How Can Databases of Variants Be Used to Help Pinpoint

question 10

Multiple Choice

How can databases of variants be used to help pinpoint a disease-causing mutation? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Polymorphisms found in individuals that do not have the syndrome can be eliminated from consideration.
• B)Common polymorphisms are unlikely to cause a rare disease and they can be eliminated from consideration.
• C)Some amino acids are conserved in genes across species; mutations in conserved amino acids are not likely to cause disease.
• D)Mutations that occur between genes are most likely to cause a genetic disease.

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Definitions:

M1

A category of the money supply that includes all physical money like coins and currency, as well as checkable deposits and traveler's checks.

M2

A gauge of currency circulation that covers physical money, funds in checking accounts, and assets easily turned into cash.

FDIC

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a U.S. government agency that insures deposits at banks and thrifts to maintain public confidence and encourage stability in the financial system.

Time Deposits

Bank deposits that cannot be withdrawn for a certain term or period of time without incurring a penalty.