In Accepted HLA Nomenclature for Identifying HLA Alleles by DNA

question 16

Multiple Choice

In accepted HLA nomenclature for identifying HLA alleles by DNA sequence information, the fourth specific allele of the HLA-A31 family would be noted as which of the following?

• A) HLA-A*31:04
• B) HLA-A*04:31
• C) HLA-A*31-04
• D) HLA-A*04-31

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Definitions:

Common Law Marriage

A marriage that is formed by mutual consent and without a marriage license or ceremony. The couple must be eligible to marry, have a present and continuing agreement to be a couple, live together as a couple, and hold themselves out to the public as a couple. Many states do not recognize common law marriages.

Cohabitate

The act of living together in a shared residence, typically in a romantic or familial relationship, without being married.

Emancipated

The status of a minor who has received legal independence from parental control, often through a court process.

Unmarried Minor

An individual under the legal age of adulthood who is not legally married.