When Is Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH)most Likely to Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

When is fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) most likely to be used?

• A)To find a gene associated with a particular disease
• B)To determine whether a stillborn infant has trisomy 13
• C)To determine the carrier status of a child whose sister has cystic fibrosis
• D)To establish a diagnosis for a possible adult-onset possible single gene disorder

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