What is multiplex PCR? What are its advantages? Name any disadvantages?
a. Multiplex PCR is a technique used to amplify multiple targets in a single reaction using multiple primer pairs.
b. The advantages of multiplex PCR include saving time and resources by amplifying multiple targets simultaneously, supplying more information from a single sample, and reducing the risk of contamination.
c. Disadvantages of multiplex PCR include the potential for primer interference, decreased sensitivity for individual targets, and the complexity of optimizing multiple primer pairs in a single reaction.
d. All of the above.