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BIO 102 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi Objective Question
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Which techniques are commonly employed to detect or identify viruses in clinical and experimental diagnostic laboratories?
Options
A MacConkey agar lactose fermentation
B Hemagglutination assay
C Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
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D Electron microscopy
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

RT-PCR, electron microscopy, and hemagglutination assays detect viruses or viral activity. MacConkey agar is used specifically for Gram-negative enteric bacteria.

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Course: BIO 102
Topic: Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 823 of 860
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