Which of the Following Techniques Would Be Most Appropriate to Test

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate to test the hypothesis that humans and chimps differ in the expression of a large set of shared genes?

• A) RNA-seq
• B) polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
• C) DNA sequencing
• D) protein-protein interaction assays

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Definitions:

Compressed Condition

The state of a material or object that has been compacted or squeezed, reducing its volume and changing its density.

Jounce

The most compressed condition of a spring. Literally bounce.

Spring

An elastic device used to store or suppress mechanical force. Springs are used in vehicle suspensions where they act to support the chassis and buffer it from road forces. Some examples of springs are single leaf, multiple leaf, torsion bar, rubber block, and air-filled.

Torque Rod

Used variously on suspensions to limit torsional effects; many torque rods are integrally adjustable (threads) or adjustable using shims.