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Using PCR to identify whether a patient has an allele of alpha-thalassaemia

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter18: Dna Technologies: Making And Using Genetically Altered Organisms, And Other Applications

Section: Chapter Questions

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7. Identify the type of genetic test described in the following examples:
(a) Using PCR to identify whether a patient has an allele of alpha-thalassaemia
(b) Testing for a mutation in the BRCA2 gene to identify the risk of developing
breast cancer
(c) Amniocentesis to identify whether a baby has Down’s syndrome

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