Biochemical Tests Are No Longer Very Important for the Identification

question 14

True/False

Biochemical tests are no longer very important for the identification of enteric bacteria.

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Definitions:

Heterozygous

Describing an organism that has two different alleles for a given gene, one inherited from each parent, resulting in genetic variation.

Genetic Discrimination

The prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their genetic characteristics, potentially affecting employment, insurance, and other areas of life.

Consanguineous Matings

Reproductive relationships between individuals who are closely related genetically, often leading to an increase in the probability of their offspring inheriting genetic disorders.

Autosomal Recessive Alleles

Alleles of a gene located on an autosome that need to be present in two copies (homozygous) in order for a trait or disorder to manifest.