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All of the following samples are commonly analyzed for chromosomes except:
 
  a. Bone marrow
  b. Amniotic fluid
  c. Peripheral lymphocytes
  d. Tissue with a low mitotic rate

Question 2

Where is a gene designated 9p23 located?
 
  a. Short arm of chromosome 23, region 9
  b. Long arm of chromosome 3, region 2, band 9
  c. Short arm of chromosome 9, region 2, band 3
  d. On the translocated part of chromosome 9 on chromosome 23



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Tissue with a low mitotic rate is not suitable for chromosome analysis. Tissues with a high mitotic rate, or those that can be stimulated to divide in culture, can be used.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A gene designated 9p23 is located on the short arm of chromosome 9, region 2, band 3, using standard nomenclature.





 

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