Question 1
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Consider the pedigree analysis of sickle-cell disorder. Do both males and females appear to have the
disease?
Question 2
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Consider the pedigree analysis of sickle-cell disorder. Do any of the offspring or parents have
sickle-cell anemia?
Question 3
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Consider the pedigree analysis of sickle-cell disorder. Is it possible to be a “carrier”
(phenotypically normal but capable of passing the allele to one’s offspring)
for sickle-cell anemia?
Question 4
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In looking at sickle-cell anemia, we are interested in
studying the gene that codes for
Question 5
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The purpose of PCR is to
Question 6
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To create cDNA from extracted mRNA requires the use of
Question 7
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How many markers are currently used in the CODIS system in
creating a DNA fingerprint?
Question 8
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In DNA fingerprinting, a specific marker with a single peak
indicates that the individual is ___________ with respect to that particular
STR marker
Question 9
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All of the specific STRs that the FBI looks at in its CODIS
forensic DNA system are:
Question 10
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In DNA fingerprinting, the probability of a match being due
to chance diminishes as the number of markers used
