A Scientist Discovers a DNA-Based Test for the Allele of a Particular

question 79

Multiple Choice

A scientist discovers a DNA-based test for the allele of a particular gene. This and only this allele, if homozygous, produces an effect that results in death at or about the time of birth. Of the following, which is the best use of this discovery?

• A)To screen all newborns of an at-risk population
• B)To design a test for identifying heterozygous carriers of the allele
• C)To introduce a normal allele into deficient newborns
• D)To follow the segregation of the allele during meiosis
• E)To test school-age children for the disorder

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Definitions:

Doctrine

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