Gene a Exists in Five Forms in the Human Population

question 53

Multiple Choice

Gene A exists in five forms in the human population. Each form, or allele, has a different number of tandem repeats. The alleles are amplified with PCR and then run on a polyacrylamide gel for analysis, yielding the following banding pattern. Which of the lanes in the gel above could represent the alleles found in one individual?

• A)All 5 lanes are possible.
• B)Lanes 2, 4, and 5 are possible.
• C)Lanes 2, 3, 4, and 5 are possible.
• D)Lanes 1, 2, 3, and 4 are possible.

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