Medical Interventions Unit 2 Review

Dushene Muscular Dystrophy: a disorder inherited on a chromosome that determines gender

Which person(s) will be weak tasters of PTC?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of successful gene delivery?

Down Syndrome: a disorder that can be diagnosed by viewing a karyotype

using a somatic cell from an organism to make one or more genetically identical individuals

copying short pieces of DNA and then making millions of copies of a short period of time.

examination of members of a population to detect heterozygotes of serious disorders is called

analysis of neonate’s blood to detect genetic disorders

Which of the following disorders can theoretically be treated with gene therapy?

long, thin needle is inserted through the abdomen to collect fluid around a fetus

the clear liquid left behind after a precipitate has been spun down

Which step of PCR involves Taq polymerase adding free nucleotides to the primers?

The purpose of ___ cloning is to produce an identical organism for harvesting stem cells.

gametes fertilized in a dish and the resulting zygote implanted in a uterus is known as

Which of the following is both a characteristic of CVS and amniocentesis?

plasmid or virus that carries modified genetic material  into an organism’s genome

Order the following steps of testing genes for single nucleotide polymorphisms:

All of an organism’s genes are known as its

A display of chromosome pairs of a cell arranged by size and shape is a

What is the best option for prospective parents who fear passing on a sex-linked disorder?

Currently, sperm sorting can be used to select for

The process in which the double strands of DNA separate is called

Alzheimer’s Disease: a disorder that is dependent on environment as well as genetics

How many chromosomes does the individual have and what is the individual’s gender?

Parts of the human genome that vary by one nucleotide are called

Huntington’s Disease: a disorder expressed when one copy of the gene is present

the genetic makeup of an organism

diagnoses genetic disorders and counsels families in treatment and reproductive options

Which procedure involves removing a single cell from an embryo to determine gender?

the physical and physiological traits of an organism

Which of the following practices is not a proper prenatal practice?

A process that involves removing and analyzing cells of the placenta is known as

Which characteristic cannot be determined by a fetal ultrasound?

If a strand of DNA were cut three times, how many RFLPs would show up on a gel?

a discrete unit of hereditary information consisting of a specific nucleotide sequence of DNA.

Which lane has gone through the most cycles of PCR?

Which step of polymerase chain reaction occurs around 40-50°C?

Which of the following is evidence AGAINST the use of gene therapy?

method can be used to select gender based on separating gametes differing in chromosomal weight

Cystic Fibrosis: a disorder that is only expressed when two copies of the gene are present

Which of the following prenatal tests would be best for detecting a condition at 10 weeks?

___ recognize(s) specific DNA sequences and cuts DNA.

___ is a method for separation and analysis of DNA fragments based on their size and charge.