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Which restriction enzyme site is removed due to the β-globin mutation?
Which restriction enzyme site is removed due to the β-globin mutation?
- MstII (correct)
- BamHI
- HindIII
- EcoRI
What does it mean if the gel electrophoresis shows only one band?
What does it mean if the gel electrophoresis shows only one band?
- The genotype is normal (correct)
- The DNA cannot be digested
- The mutation is homozygous
- The genotype is a carrier
If the gel electrophoresis shows two bands, what is the genotype of the sample?
If the gel electrophoresis shows two bands, what is the genotype of the sample?
- Carrier (correct)
- Homozygous normal
- Cannot be determined
- Homozygous mutant
Which direction does electrophoresis start?
Which direction does electrophoresis start?
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What does it mean if the mutant band appears ahead of the normal band on electrophoresis?
What does it mean if the mutant band appears ahead of the normal band on electrophoresis?
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Why is the mutant band the slowest to move on electrophoresis?
Why is the mutant band the slowest to move on electrophoresis?
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