Asked by Frantaisa Springs on Jul 24, 2024
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What common material found in soil can give a false positive result in a radioimmunoassay?
A) Leaf decay products
B) Common mold
C) Dirt
D) Ergot fungus
Radioimmunoassay
A sensitive technique used in biochemistry to measure concentrations of antigens by the use of antibodies.
False Positive
A test result which wrongly indicates the presence of a condition or characteristic.
Ergot Fungus
A type of fungus that grows on rye and other grains, producing toxins that can cause serious health problems if ingested.
- Identify methods and challenges in detecting substances in biological systems, focusing on immunoassays and chromatography.
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Zybrea KnightJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ergot fungus can interfere with radioimmunoassay results because it contains compounds that can mimic the substances being tested for, leading to false positives.
Learning Objectives
- Identify methods and challenges in detecting substances in biological systems, focusing on immunoassays and chromatography.