Asked in a 2026 paperHard

Which country is the first to develop an antibody test to identify the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Correct answer: C. Singapore

  • A. China
  • B. Usa
  • C. Singapore
  • D. Japan

Explanation

Singaporean researchers were reported as developing an antibody test for detecting exposure to the novel coronavirus. An antibody test differs from a PCR test because it detects the body’s immune response rather than the virus’s genetic material.

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