Two Isolates with Identical RFLPs are Considered

Question

Two isolates with identical RFLPs are considered
A) definitely the same strain.
B) different strains.
C) possibly the same strain.
D) different genera.
E) identical.

Accepted Answer

While identical RFLPs can indicate the same strain, it is not a definite guarantee. Other factors such as geographic location, patient demographics, and clinical symptoms would need to be considered to confirm that the two isolates are indeed the same strain. Therefore, the best choice is C, which acknowledges that they possibly could be the same strain, but not definitively.