Question:

ELISA is used to detect viruses where the key reagent is:

Updated On: Oct 13, 2023
  • Alkaline phosphatase
  • Catalase
  • DNA probe
  • RNase
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The Correct Option is A

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Alkaline phosphatase is commonly used as an enzyme label in ELISA. It catalyzes a color-producing reaction when a specific antibody-antigen interaction is detected, allowing for the detection of viruses or other target substances in a sample.

So, the correct option is (A): Alkaline Phosphate

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