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What technology has been developed to screen all chromosomes in a single reaction?
What technology has been developed to screen all chromosomes in a single reaction?
- Real-time PCR
- Array Comparative Genome Hybridisation (aCGH) (correct)
- Transcriptomics
- RT-PCR
Which technique can simultaneously detect aneuploidies, deletions, and duplications?
Which technique can simultaneously detect aneuploidies, deletions, and duplications?
- RT-PCR
- SNP Arrays (correct)
- NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing)
- Transcriptomics
What method involves mixing denatured DNA from two sources, allowing the identification of specific DNA sequences in one source?
What method involves mixing denatured DNA from two sources, allowing the identification of specific DNA sequences in one source?
- Southern blot
- Fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) (correct)
- Microarray
- Dot blot
What does a 1:1 ratio of test DNA and control DNA indicate in the Array-CGH test?
What does a 1:1 ratio of test DNA and control DNA indicate in the Array-CGH test?
Which method allows simultaneous analysis of expression profiles of thousands of genes?
Which method allows simultaneous analysis of expression profiles of thousands of genes?
In the SNP Arrays, what is indicated by a gain of test DNA relative to controls in a 3:2 ratio?
In the SNP Arrays, what is indicated by a gain of test DNA relative to controls in a 3:2 ratio?
In microarray analysis of gene expression, what does a brighter spot indicate?
In microarray analysis of gene expression, what does a brighter spot indicate?
What method involves complete cDNA from a sample being labeled with a fluorescent dye and washed over an array?
What method involves complete cDNA from a sample being labeled with a fluorescent dye and washed over an array?
Which technology can scan a complete genome for imbalances according to the information provided?
Which technology can scan a complete genome for imbalances according to the information provided?
Which technique enables the detection of a cluster of complementary DNA sequences within each dot?
Which technique enables the detection of a cluster of complementary DNA sequences within each dot?
What does a gain of test DNA relative to controls in a 3:2 ratio indicate?
What does a gain of test DNA relative to controls in a 3:2 ratio indicate?
What allows the binding of complementary DNAs in a sample to their matched probes followed by laser excitation and scanning?
What allows the binding of complementary DNAs in a sample to their matched probes followed by laser excitation and scanning?
What is the main feature of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)?
What is the main feature of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)?
In the context of NIPT, what does a result indicating 'increased risk' suggest about the fetus?
In the context of NIPT, what does a result indicating 'increased risk' suggest about the fetus?
What is the primary purpose of RT-PCR (Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction)?
What is the primary purpose of RT-PCR (Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction)?
What is the main application of NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) in reproductive biology?
What is the main application of NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) in reproductive biology?
What does Real-time PCR primarily focus on in molecular analysis?
What does Real-time PCR primarily focus on in molecular analysis?
How does Transcriptomics differ from routine genetic sequencing?
How does Transcriptomics differ from routine genetic sequencing?
