Describe the purpose of Microbiological Testing Why is testing important in the medical field? What is the goal of microbiological testing?

Explain the rationale and achievable goals behind using a genetic screen(like Heidelberg screen). Also mention how would you choose a model organism.

What is metrology? How does metrology relate to Analytical Biotechnology?   Relate the terms error and uncertainty to the concepts of precision and accuracy.   What are the major parameters of instrumental response?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers antibioticresistance to be one of the world’s most pressing health problems. How can scientists help solve this problem? (Consider both technology and the general public.)

Why are antibiotics and vaccines important? Explain the development of antibiotic resistance and viral resistance. List websites or articles used to acquire the information.

Based on the image below of a Kirby-Bauer assay, this bacteria is most susceptible to which antibiotic? Write the letter of the antibiotic below. G. B. E.

ELISA is a vital diagnostic tool. Reagents required for this technique include Thermostable DNA polymerase, RNA primers, and antibodies latex beads, antibodies, glass slide, serum Antigen, Antibodies, microtiter plate, and detection substrate. Thermostable DNA polymerase, DNA primers, and nucleotides

How might we, as epidemiologists, increase the validity of genetic studies? What recommendations do you have (assume that you have all of the resources you'd need to implement these changes)?

Explain the principles behind amplification techniques for infectious disease diagnostics.

Explain some barriers that must be overcome before gene therapy becomes a safe, practical, effective, and well-established approach to treating disease.