Consider the given statements regarding polymerase chain reaction [PCR] used in molecular diagnosis:
I: |
PCR is now used routinely to detect HIV in suspected AIDS patients. |
II: |
PCR is being used to detect mutations in genes in suspected cancer patients. |
III: |
PCR can detect infections only when symptoms are present. |
1. |
Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect, Statement III is correct. |
2. |
Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct, Statement III is correct. |
3. |
Statement I is correct, Statement II is correct, Statement III is incorrect. |
4. |
Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is incorrect, Statement III is correct. |
Subtopic: Molecular Diagnosis |