Which of the following is true for ELISA?
I An antibody,antibody 1,specific to the analyte of interest is dissolved in aqueous solution.
II Analyte is incubated with antibody 1,binding to form a complex.The fraction of antibody 1 sites bound to analyte is proportional to the concentration.
III Unbound substances are flushed from the ELISA surface and a second antibody,antibody 2,which binds to a different region of the analyte,is applied to the antibody 1-analyte complexes.
IV Antibody 2 is chemically modified to include an enzyme that converts a colorless reagent to a colored reagent.The more bound analyte,the more intense the color generated.
A)I,II,III,and IV
B)II and IV
C)I,III,and IV
D)II,III,and IV
E)I,II,and IV

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Explanation: Statements II, III, and IV correctly describe the steps in an ELISA assay, where the analyte binds to the first antibody, a second antibody binds to the analyte, and the enzyme-linked second antibody produces a color change. Statement I is incorrect because the first antibody is typically immobilized on a surface, not dissolved in solution.

Which of the Following Is True for ELISA