Which Statement About DNA Linkage Analysis Is False

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement about DNA linkage analysis is false?

• A) It is a tool used to identify germ line mutations.
• B) It is used to identify somatic mutations.
• C) It requires genetic markers.
• D) It requires pedigrees.
• E) It relies on genes close to one another assorting together.

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Definitions:

Tritanopia

A rare form of color blindness in which there is an inability to distinguish between blue and yellow colors, due to the absence or malfunction of blue cone photoreceptors.

Protanopia

A form of color blindness where there is a deficiency in or absence of red cone photoreceptor cells, leading to difficulties distinguishing red and green hues.

Deuteranopia

A color vision deficiency where individuals cannot distinguish between red and green colors, a common type of red-green color blindness.

Rhodanopsia

A visual condition where there is a predominance of red in the visual field, often after looking at bright light.