Which Test or Tests Support the Theory That the Abnormal

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which test or tests support the theory that the abnormal cells in MDS are clones derived from an abnormal pluripotent stem cell?

• A) Cytochemical studies
• B) Peripheral blood smear examination
• C) Bone marrow examination
• D) Cytogenetic and molecular studies

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

The process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen. Cells break down food in the mitochondria in a long, multistep process that produces roughly 36 ATP.

Nitrate

A compound containing nitrogen and oxygen (NO3-) that is a vital plant nutrient and can also be found in water supplies, where high levels can be harmful to health.

Electron Transport

A series of chemical reactions within cells that converts the energy stored in nutrients into ATP, the primary energy currency of the cell.

Pyruvate

A three-carbon compound that plays a vital role in energy production and biosynthetic processes in cells.