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bcretired

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Inherited diseases are characterized by:
 
  a. Sex-linked mutations expressed only in females
  b. Acquired mutations detected only in affected organs
  c. Lack of correlation between genotype and disease status among family members
  d. Genetic defect generally present in all tissues of the patient's body

Question 2

Which of the following molecular techniques is useful in detecting the point mutations in a suspected hemoglobinopathy:
 
  a. DNA amplification and sequencing
  b. qPCR
  c. High-resolution melt curve analysis
  d. RT-PCR


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essyface1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


bcretired

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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