18. Molecular Genetic Tools
Methods for Analyzing DNA
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Practice this topic
- Multiple Choice
In terms of molecular biology, what is a library?
- Multiple Choice
If you had a sample of RNA to analyze, which of the following techniques would you most likely use?
- Open Question
What is CODIS? Describe the four most important features of genetic markers used in this system.
- Open QuestionIn this chapter, we focused on a number of interesting applications of genetic engineering, genomics, and biotechnology. At the same time, we found many opportunities to consider the methods and reasoning by which much of this information was acquired. From the explanations given in the chapter, what answers would you propose to the following fundamental questions?From GWAS how do we know which genes are associated with a particular genetic disorder?
- Open Question
In this chapter, we focused on a number of interesting applications of genetic engineering, genomics, and biotechnology. At the same time, we found many opportunities to consider the methods and reasoning by which much of this information was acquired. From the explanations given in the chapter, what answers would you propose to the following fundamental questions?
How does a positive ASO test for sickle-cell anemia determine that an individual is homozygous recessive for the mutation that causes sickle-cell anemia? - Open Question
Compare and contrast the terms Paternity Index (PI) and Combined Paternity Index (CPI). How does each contribute to paternity determination?