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What main trade-off occurs when executing diagnostic assays in a parallel configuration?
Options
A Overall specificity decreases, leading to an increase in false-positive results.
Correct Answer
B Overall sensitivity decreases, leading to missed biological targets.
C The negative predictive value drops to zero.
D Assay processing time doubles relative to serial testing.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Because any positive result triggers a positive classification, parallel testing increases the likelihood of false positives, reducing overall specificity.

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Course: BIO 201
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 59 of 285
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