Newborn Lars Has a Mitochondrial Disorder That Causes Lack of Muscle

question 25

Multiple Choice

Newborn Lars has a mitochondrial disorder that causes lack of muscle tone,the inability to nurse,and the potential of not being able to safely eat or drink by mouth long-term.What is the approach of choice for nutrition when a patient will be unable to eat for a prolonged period of time?

• A)IV nutrition
• B)nasogastric tube
• C)gastric tube
• D)total parenteral nutrition

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Definitions:

DNA Sequencing Reactions

Laboratory methods used to determine the precise sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.

DNA Profiling

A technique used to identify individuals by characteristics of their DNA, often used in forensic science.

Whole-Genome Structure

The complete three-dimensional arrangement of all the DNA within an organism's genome, encompassing both its linear sequence and spatial organization within the cell nucleus.

Restriction Enzyme

Type of enzyme that cuts DNA at a specific sequence.