The 'Ct' value in RT-qPCR is inversely proportional to:
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Correct answer: Initial target RNA quantity in the sample
The Cycle Threshold (Ct) is the cycle number at which the fluorescence signal crosses a threshold. A sample with more initial RNA will reach this threshold earlier, resulting in a lower Ct value.
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