Genetic Testing
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Which type of genetic testing examines the chromosomes for visible alterations that indicate a genetic defect?

  • Direct genetic testing
  • Cytogenetic testing (correct)
  • Biochemical genetic testing
  • Metabolic genetic testing
  • What does biochemical genetic testing assay for?

  • Enzyme activity
  • Specific metabolites (correct)
  • DNA mutations
  • RNA alterations
  • Which type of genetic testing examines DNA to determine if mutations are present?

  • Cytogenetic testing
  • Metabolic genetic testing
  • Biochemical genetic testing
  • Direct genetic testing (correct)
  • What is the term used to describe diseases that are present at birth and often caused by a mutation affecting enzyme function?

    <p>Inborn errors of metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sample is typically used for biochemical genetic testing?

    <p>Spinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of genetic testing involves the analysis of human RNA to detect alterations related to a heritable disorder?

    <p>Biochemical genetic testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the alteration in enzymes that causes them to be absent, unstable, or have altered activity?

    <p>Inborn error of metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of genetic testing examines the chromosomes for visible alterations that indicate a genetic defect?

    <p>Cytogenetic testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe diseases that are present at birth and often caused by a mutation affecting enzyme function?

    <p>Inborn errors of metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sample is typically used for direct genetic testing?

    <p>Blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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