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What is the main purpose of genetic counseling for individuals affected by or at risk of a genetic condition?
What is the main purpose of genetic counseling for individuals affected by or at risk of a genetic condition?
- To discuss the availability of hormone replacement therapy
- To emphasize the importance of genetic testing for all family members
- To focus on the severity of the disorder and its transmission to future generations
- To consider the implications of the disease for other family members and adjust to their situation (correct)
What is the role of fluorescent in situ hybridization in genetic testing?
What is the role of fluorescent in situ hybridization in genetic testing?
- To determine the magnitude of risk for a genetic condition
- To investigate the whole genome for genetic abnormalities
- To amplify specific DNA sequences
- To detect the presence and location of specific chromosomal sequences (correct)
What is the primary advantage of microarray genomic hybridization over traditional cytogenetic methods?
What is the primary advantage of microarray genomic hybridization over traditional cytogenetic methods?
- It is a more specific test for detecting chromosomal rearrangements
- It is a faster and more cost-effective technique
- It has a much greater sensitivity and can investigate a whole genome (correct)
- It requires a smaller DNA sample
What type of genetic alteration cannot be detected using microarrays?
What type of genetic alteration cannot be detected using microarrays?
What is the primary goal of gene therapy in treating genetic disorders?
What is the primary goal of gene therapy in treating genetic disorders?
What is the primary purpose of karyotyping in genetic investigations?
What is the primary purpose of karyotyping in genetic investigations?
Which genetic testing method involves sequencing the entire genome, including non-coding regions?
Which genetic testing method involves sequencing the entire genome, including non-coding regions?
What is the risk of recurrence if the mother is a translocation carrier in translocation Down syndrome?
What is the risk of recurrence if the mother is a translocation carrier in translocation Down syndrome?
What is the likelihood of one of the parents carrying the translocation in a balanced form, in cases of translocation Down syndrome?
What is the likelihood of one of the parents carrying the translocation in a balanced form, in cases of translocation Down syndrome?
Which type of genetic testing is used to investigate a specific clinical problem by sequencing a group of related genes?
Which type of genetic testing is used to investigate a specific clinical problem by sequencing a group of related genes?
What is an important aspect of genetic counseling that considers the cultural and ethical values of the individual or their family?
What is an important aspect of genetic counseling that considers the cultural and ethical values of the individual or their family?
What is the primary purpose of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in genetic testing?
What is the primary purpose of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in genetic testing?
What is the term for the protein-coding part of the genome?
What is the term for the protein-coding part of the genome?
What is the expected outcome of the development of whole genome sequencing in the next few years?
What is the expected outcome of the development of whole genome sequencing in the next few years?
What is the characteristic finding in the quad test for Down syndrome?
What is the characteristic finding in the quad test for Down syndrome?
What is the primary purpose of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in the context of Down syndrome?
What is the primary purpose of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in the context of Down syndrome?
What is the characteristic finding on ultrasonography in a fetus with Down syndrome?
What is the characteristic finding on ultrasonography in a fetus with Down syndrome?
What is the consequence if a parent carries the rare 21:21 translocation?
What is the consequence if a parent carries the rare 21:21 translocation?
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