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BIO 201 Objective Question

Question

During parallel biomarker discovery, what is a primary purpose of running multiplex immunoassays instead of singleplex assays?
Options
A To quantify multiple diagnostic targets simultaneously from a single sample volume under identical reaction parameters.
Correct Answer
B To guarantee that non-specific cross-reactivity is completely eliminated from the matrix.
C To ensure that individual target antibody binding affinities are increased tenfold.
D To convert all fluorophore signal outputs into linear absorbance units.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Multiplexing functions as a parallel system measuring multiple analytes at once under identical chemical environments.

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