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What is the primary basis for diagnosing a genetic condition?
What is the primary basis for diagnosing a genetic condition?
- Family history and physical characteristics (correct)
- Types of equipment used in Genetic diseases and molecular diagnosis
- Results of a screening test
- PCR technique
Who developed the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique?
Who developed the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique?
- Nobel Prize winner
- Dr. Hassan Lafta
- American biochemist
- Kary Mullis (correct)
What is the main purpose of PCR technique in the lab?
What is the main purpose of PCR technique in the lab?
- To diagnose a genetic disease
- To make millions of copies of a particular section of DNA (correct)
- To perform a comprehensive clinical examination
- To analyze a person's physical characteristics
What was RT-PCR used for during the Covid-19 pandemic?
What was RT-PCR used for during the Covid-19 pandemic?
What is the function of RT-PCR?
What is the function of RT-PCR?
What is one of the types of equipment used in Genetic diseases and molecular diagnosis?
What is one of the types of equipment used in Genetic diseases and molecular diagnosis?
What is the typical volume of sample required for measurement using NanoDrop spectrophotometer?
What is the typical volume of sample required for measurement using NanoDrop spectrophotometer?
What is the generally accepted ratio for 'pure' DNA?
What is the generally accepted ratio for 'pure' DNA?
What is the purpose of Gel Electrophoresis?
What is the purpose of Gel Electrophoresis?
What percentage of agarose gel is often used for standard electrophoresis?
What percentage of agarose gel is often used for standard electrophoresis?
What is the purpose of Ethidium bromide?
What is the purpose of Ethidium bromide?
What type of gel is suitable for separating small 0.2-1kb DNA fragments?
What type of gel is suitable for separating small 0.2-1kb DNA fragments?
What is the primary purpose of a centrifuge?
What is the primary purpose of a centrifuge?
What is the purpose of an electronic balance?
What is the purpose of an electronic balance?
What happens to inorganic compounds and large non-volatile organic molecules during distillation?
What happens to inorganic compounds and large non-volatile organic molecules during distillation?
What should be visible after microwaving the media?
What should be visible after microwaving the media?
What is the result of distillation?
What is the result of distillation?
What is the purpose of heating contaminated water in distillation?
What is the purpose of heating contaminated water in distillation?
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