Which of the following methods could be used to detect the presence of viable but nonculturable cells of a pathogen in a water or food specimen?

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can detect the presence of genetic material (DNA or RNA) of viable but nonculturable cells, even if they are unable to grow in traditional culture methods. Culture on enriched agar, selective agar, and use of enrichment techniques rely on the ability of the cells to grow in culture, and may not detect viable but nonculturable cells.

Which of the Following Methods Could Be Used to Detect