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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Disomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method allows simultaneous analysis of expression profiles of thousands of genes?

<p>Expression Microarray (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the SNP Arrays, what is indicated by a gain of test DNA relative to controls in a 3:2 ratio?

<p>Trisomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In microarray analysis of gene expression, what does a brighter spot indicate?

<p>Higher gene expression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method involves complete cDNA from a sample being labeled with a fluorescent dye and washed over an array?

<p>Hybridisation methods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology can scan a complete genome for imbalances according to the information provided?

<p>NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique enables the detection of a cluster of complementary DNA sequences within each dot?

<p>Dot blot (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a gain of test DNA relative to controls in a 3:2 ratio indicate?

<p>Trisomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows the binding of complementary DNAs in a sample to their matched probes followed by laser excitation and scanning?

<p>Microarray (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)?

<p>It analyzes fetal DNA found in maternal plasma. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of NIPT, what does a result indicating 'increased risk' suggest about the fetus?

<p>The fetus might have a rare trisomy that most miscarry before 10-12 weeks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of RT-PCR (Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction)?

<p>To measure the amount of RNA produced by a gene in a cell. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main application of NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) in reproductive biology?

<p>To analyze maternal plasma DNA for fetal genetic information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Real-time PCR primarily focus on in molecular analysis?

<p>Assessing the activity of a gene based on RNA transcripts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Transcriptomics differ from routine genetic sequencing?

<p>Transcriptomics involves assessing gene expression through RNA transcripts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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