This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is the preferred specimen for molecular techniques for diagnosis of inherited mutations? a. ... (Read 78 times)

ishan

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
on: Jun 25, 2018
What is the preferred specimen for molecular techniques for diagnosis of inherited mutations?
 
  a. RNA extracted from peripheral mature red cells
  b. RNA extracted from fresh serum
  c. DNA extracted from peripheral blood white cells
  d. DNA extracted from peripheral blood mature red cells

Question 2

How does ribonucleic acid (RNA) differ from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)?
 
  a. RNA does not contain nucleotides.
  b. RNA has uracil-replacing thymine.
  c. DNA is found primarily in the cytoplasm, and RNA is in the nucleus.
  d. DNA has a messenger, whereas RNA does not.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kthug

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
DNA extracted from peripheral blood (or bone marrow) white cells is the preferred specimen for molecular techniques when they are used to diagnose inherited disorders. In inherited disorders, the DNA from any cell could theoretically be used because the DNA at the molecular level will be identical regardless of cell origin. However, DNA from peripheral blood white cells is the easiest tissue to obtain. Mature red blood cells (RBCs) cannot be used because they do not have a nucleus and therefore do not have any DNA.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
RNA differs from DNA in that it has uracil-replacing thymine.


ishan

  • Member
  • Posts: 546
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

raenoj

  • Member
  • Posts: 340
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

Did you know?

One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.

Approach used to determine the evolutionary relationships among many animal species using molecular Approach used to determine the evolutionary relationships among many animal species using molecular
How phytochrome acts as a molecular light switch. How phytochrome acts as a molecular light switch.
Electron atomic and molecular orbitals Electron atomic and molecular orbitals
The skullcap from Trinil, Java is the type specimen for H. erectus and is about 900,000 years old. The skullcap from Trinil, Java is the type specimen for H. erectus and is about 900,000 years old.
The locations of disease-causing mutations in the cystic fibrosis gene The locations of disease-causing mutations in the cystic fibrosis gene
Constitutive operator (OC) mutations Constitutive operator (OC) mutations
Video: New DNA Strand Replication

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library