Civil Services UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Test Series 2025 Current Affairs Science and Technology
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a technique used to detect RNA viruses by converting RNA into complementary DNA (cDNA) and then amplifying it.
Statement II: RT-PCR is highly specific but lacks sensitivity compared to other molecular diagnostic methods.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I.
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I.
3
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
4
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.