Lab 3: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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What is the main cause of renal failure worldwide?

  • Multifactorial polycystic kidney disease
  • Mitochondrial polycystic kidney disease
  • Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
  • Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (correct)
  • At what age do symptoms of ADPKD usually start?

  • In adults under 20
  • In adults over 30 (correct)
  • In older adults over 60
  • In children under 10
  • What is used to check for blood or protein in urine?

  • Genetic tests
  • Scans
  • Urine tests (correct)
  • Blood tests
  • Why may an MRI scan be recommended?

    <p>To check for brain aneurysms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many genes are affected in polycystic kidney disease?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cases of ADPKD are caused by the PKD1 gene?

    <p>78%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of ADPKD cases is attributed to PKD2?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of PKD tends to have more severe symptoms?

    <p>PKD1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of molecular genetic testing in ADPKD?

    <p>To provide essential reagents for molecular diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volume of the multiplex PCR reaction mixture?

    <p>25 μl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the thermal cycling program?

    <p>Extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What follows the multiplex PCR reaction?

    <p>Sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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