Which of the Following Would Be Most Helpful in Mapping

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most helpful in mapping the genes that cause Down syndrome?

• A) linkage mapping
• B) Ac elements
• C) fluorescently labeled probes
• D) LINEs
• E) SINEs

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