Which of the Following Polymorphisms Can Be Used to Compare

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following polymorphisms can be used to compare DNA samples derived from males but not females?

• A) STR
• B) Y-STR
• C) RFLP
• D) VNTR

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Definitions:

Desalination

The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to produce fresh water suitable for human consumption or irrigation.

Filtration

A method for separating solids from liquids or gases using a filter medium that allows only the fluid to pass through while retaining the solid particles.

Osmosis

The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

Distillation

A process of purifying liquids through heating and cooling, separating components based on differences in boiling points.