The advantages of real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)over standard PCR include all the following EXCEPT:
A) A positive result can be observed very quickly with RT-PCR.
B) RT-PCR does not use agarose gel.
C) RT-PCR does not accumulate hazardous waste.
D) RT-PCR uses open tubes like standard PCR.

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Another major benefit to real-time PCR is that the reactions occur in closed tubes that do not have to be opened for detection.Thus there is a much smaller chance that amplicon from a real-time PCR assay will contaminate equipment,reagents,and work spaces.

The Advantages of Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)over Standard PCR