The molecular-based diagnostic test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis uses ribosomal RNA as the target. Primers are made to be specific for which RNA subunit?

What is the unique characteristics of the DNA polymerase, Taq DNA polymerase, used in PCR?

Which statement best describes a DNA polymorphism? 

What reagent is most commonly used to stain DNA separated by electrophoresis?

Which is considered an epigenetic modification of DNA?

Which statement best describes the method of branched DNA signal amplification?

Which real-time PCR parameter can be used to direct the presence of a contaminant?

What gene must be amplified in PCR to differentiate methicillin-resistant Staphylococus aureus from methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococus?

What term describes the products produced when DNA is digested by restriction endonucleases?

Pyruvate kinase is allosterically regulated by ATP, citric acid, long-chain fatty acids, fructose 1,6 diphosphate and one of its own substrates, PEP.