Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms Are Characterized by All of the Following

question 1

Multiple Choice

Restriction fragment length polymorphisms are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) Their DNA base sequences are the same.
• B) Different DNA bases result in cleavage at different places.
• C) They are detected by gel electrophoresis.
• D) Different patterns can be used for identification purposes.

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Definitions:

Gastric Residual

The volume of fluid remaining in the stomach at a given time, often assessed in patients who are being fed through a tube.

Meconium Aspiration

The inhalation of meconium (first newborn feces) into the lungs before or during birth, which can cause respiratory distress.

NICU

An intensive care unit specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants.

Acid-Base

Refers to the mechanisms the body uses to maintain its normal pH balance, ensuring that metabolic processes function correctly.