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Which type of genetic testing examines the chromosomes for visible alterations that indicate a genetic defect?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term used to describe diseases that are present at birth and often caused by a mutation affecting enzyme function?
Which type of sample is typically used for biochemical genetic testing?
Which type of sample is typically used for biochemical genetic testing?
Which type of genetic testing involves the analysis of human RNA to detect alterations related to a heritable disorder?
Which type of genetic testing involves the analysis of human RNA to detect alterations related to a heritable disorder?
What is the term used to describe the alteration in enzymes that causes them to be absent, unstable, or have altered activity?
What is the term used to describe the alteration in enzymes that causes them to be absent, unstable, or have altered activity?
Which type of genetic testing examines the chromosomes for visible alterations that indicate a genetic defect?
Which type of genetic testing examines the chromosomes for visible alterations that indicate a genetic defect?
What is the term used to describe diseases that are present at birth and often caused by a mutation affecting enzyme function?
What is the term used to describe diseases that are present at birth and often caused by a mutation affecting enzyme function?
Which type of sample is typically used for direct genetic testing?
Which type of sample is typically used for direct genetic testing?
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