Which assay is the current recommended method of detection in most laboratories for influenza A and B viruses?

a. Conventional cell culture
b. Enzyme immunoassays
c. Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
d. Shell vial culture


C

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area and still resides that area?

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Using the genetic code, predict what type of mutation has occurred in the hemoglobin sickle cell anemia allele. Normal allele GGAAUGAAACAGGAACCC Mutant allele GGAAUGAAACAGGUACCC

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