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Question
Differentiate between diagnostics and therapeutics. Give one example for each category.
Solution
A diagnostic technique helps us to identify a disease. Example: ELISA to test for HIV. A therapeutic agent on the other hand helps in the treatment of a disease. Example: Antibiotics for bacterial infections.
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