Human Genetics Problem Set
Problem 17: Using PCR to detect genetic markers
Correct!
Which of the following type(s) of polymorphism are
commonly detected by using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and
specific oligonucleotide primers?
A.
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RFLPs, "restriction fragment length polymorphisms"
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B.
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ESTs, "expressed sequence tags"
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C.
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STRPs, "short tandem repeat polymorphisms"
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D.
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STSs, "sequence tagged sites"
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E.
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B, C, and D are correct
ESTs, STRPs, and STSs are all normally analyzed using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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