An Example of the Utility of Gene Expression Profiling in a Clinical

question 12

Multiple Choice

An example of the utility of gene expression profiling in a clinical situation is

• A) finding that a child has inherited a certain genotype.
• B) identifying genes with aberrant expression levels in cancers likely to spread.
• C) the ability to inject a gene to compensate for a defective or missing gene.
• D) to determine whether a medical condition is inherited or not.
• E) replacing a gene bearing a mutation with a wild type version in the affected tissue.

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Definitions:

Glycogen

A multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in fungi and animals, including humans.

Cellulose

A long-chain polysaccharide composed of glucose units, forming the primary structural component of plant cell walls and providing rigidity and strength.

Dextrin

A group of low-molecular-weight carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch, used in various food and industrial applications.

Vascular System

The network of blood vessels in an organism through which blood circulates, delivering oxygen and nutrients.