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Biotechnology and its Applications — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology and its Applications3 Marks
Question
  1. Expand ELISA.
  2. Write the principle, it is based on.
  3. Mention the two methods by which infection by a pathogen can be detected using this.
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Answer

  1. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
  2. It is based on the principle of antigen-antibody interaction.
  3. The infection can be detected by.
  4. The presence of antigens.
  5. The antibodies produced against the pathogen.

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