What is the primary advantage of using a 'Droplet Digital PCR' system for detecting rare mutations in liquid biopsies?
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Correct answer: High sensitivity for rare mutation detection
By partitioning the sample into 20,000 droplets, ddPCR isolates single target molecules. This 'dilution' reduces competition from wild-type DNA, allowing for the detection of mutations at a frequency lower than 0.1%.
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