The Pap test for cervical cancer involves microscopic examination of cervical cells for cancerous cells. A new, rapid diagnostic test to detect human papilloma virus (HPV) DNA before cancer develops is done without microscopic exam. The steps involved in this FastHPV test are listed below. What is the second step?
A) Add an RNA probe for HPV DNA.
B) Add enzyme substrate.
C) The order is unimportant.
D) Add enzyme-linked antibodies against DNA-RNA.
E) Lyse human cells.

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The second step in the FastHPV test is to add an RNA probe for HPV DNA. This probe will bind to any HPV DNA that is present in the sample, which will allow it to be detected in the subsequent steps of the test.

The Pap Test for Cervical Cancer Involves Microscopic Examination of Cervical