Inborn Errors of Metabolism Are More Frequently Encountered in Highly

question 218

Multiple Choice

Inborn errors of metabolism are more frequently encountered in highly consanguineous populations.To identify all mutations in the known genes responsible for a group of metabolic disorders that were common in such a population, researchers first established a pedigree of afflicted families, _______ the genes involved, then sequenced the products.

• A) linkage analyzed
• B) DNA fingerprinted
• C) gel electrophoresed
• D) annealed
• E) PCR amplified

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