A Scientist Is Studying a Normal Tissue Sample and a Cancerous

question 27

Multiple Choice

A scientist is studying a normal tissue sample and a cancerous tissue sample. What method might she use to determine whether the transcription of gene X is upregulated in the cancerous tissue sample?

• A) Carrying out a Southern blot using the cancerous tissue sample only
• B) Carrying out a Southern blot using both samples
• C) Carrying out a Northern blot using the cancerous tissue sample only
• D) Carrying out a Northern blot using both samples
• E) Carrying out a Western blot using the cancerous tissue sample only

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Definitions:

First-In, First-Out

An inventory valuation method where the goods first produced or purchased are the first to be sold, useful in managing inventory and cost of goods sold.

Process Costing

A costing method used in industries where production is continuous and the products are indistinguishable from each other, allocating costs over the entire production process.

Work in Process

Inventory of items that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet complete.

Units Transferred

Refers to the movement of goods from one stage of production to another or from the production department to the finished goods inventory.