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Diagnostics
Quiz: COVID-19 diagnostics
Put your knowledge of COVID-19 diagnostics to the test with this quiz.
by Andy Brunning, special to C&EN
September 13, 2021
Before you take our quiz on COVID-19 testing, make sure you check out our Periodic Graphic for some helpful hints.
Which tests amplify the virus’s genetic material?
Which tests can determine if you’ve had an infection in the past?
As of June 21, 2020, how many tests of all types has the US Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization?
Which antibodies are the most common targets of antibody tests?
In nucleic acid tests, what is the name of the enzyme which converts the viral RNA to DNA?
Recently, CRISPR-based nucleic acid tests have been developed. Approximately how quickly do these tests deliver a result?
Which of the following caused issues with the first set of nucleic acid tests sent out by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
Chemical & Engineering News
ISSN 0009-2347
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