Genetic Testing of an Asymptomatic Woman Whose Sister Is Positive

question 1

Multiple Choice

Genetic testing of an asymptomatic woman whose sister is positive for the mutation that is responsible for an autosomal-dominant disorder that has a 70% penetrance ratewould fall into which testing category?

• A)Diagnostic predisposition
• B)Diagnostic presymptomatic
• C)Predictive predisposition
• D)Predictive presymptomatic

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Definitions:

1-Bromobutane

An organic compound, also known as n-butyl bromide, used in organic synthesis as an alkylating agent.

2-Bromobutane

An organic compound consisting of a butane molecule where one hydrogen atom has been substituted with a bromine atom.

Monochlorination Product

A compound resulting from the chemical process of adding one chlorine atom to an organic molecule.

Relative Reactivity

A measure of how readily a chemical species engages in a reaction under specified conditions compared to other species.