The Test Developed in 1963 to Screen Newborns for PKU

question 139

Multiple Choice

The test developed in 1963 to screen newborns for PKU

• A) involves positional cloning.
• B) uses PCR and RFLPs to examine their DNA.
• C) tests for the level of phenylalanine in their blood.
• D) requires constructing a gene library.
• E) None of the above

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