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What is the primary role of genetic testing?
What is the primary role of genetic testing?
- Identifying planets in the solar system
- Revealing mutations in genes that may cause illness (correct)
- Creating new species of animals
- Predicting future weather patterns
What is the main purpose of DNA analysis?
What is the main purpose of DNA analysis?
- To study outer space
- To conduct psychological analysis
- To determine parentage and make identity claims (correct)
- To identify plant species
Which type of testing aims to detect abnormalities in chromosome structure?
Which type of testing aims to detect abnormalities in chromosome structure?
- Molecular testing
- Genetic testing
- Cytogenetic testing (correct)
- Biochemical testing
What is the purpose of a systematic examination to assess suitability for a particular role or purpose?
What is the purpose of a systematic examination to assess suitability for a particular role or purpose?
Which type of testing focuses on detecting abnormalities at the DNA sequence level?
Which type of testing focuses on detecting abnormalities at the DNA sequence level?
What do law enforcement officials commonly use DNA analysis for?
What do law enforcement officials commonly use DNA analysis for?
What is the purpose of fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) in cytogenetics?
What is the purpose of fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) in cytogenetics?
Which type of cells are commonly used for cytogenetic analysis due to their ability to clearly show chromosomes?
Which type of cells are commonly used for cytogenetic analysis due to their ability to clearly show chromosomes?
Why is it important to properly collect and store tissue samples for biochemical testing?
Why is it important to properly collect and store tissue samples for biochemical testing?
Which technology is commonly used for the quantitative determination of metabolites in biochemical testing?
Which technology is commonly used for the quantitative determination of metabolites in biochemical testing?
How does FISH help identify chromosomal abnormalities in cytogenetics?
How does FISH help identify chromosomal abnormalities in cytogenetics?
What characterizes biochemical genetic diseases known as 'inborn errors of metabolism'?
What characterizes biochemical genetic diseases known as 'inborn errors of metabolism'?
