Using PCR to Amplify the Same Region of the Genome

question 90

Multiple Choice

Using PCR to amplify the same region of the genome from different individuals can identify differing lengths due to different numbers of repeated sequences referred to as:

• A)variable number tandem repeats.
• B)restriction fragment length polymorphisms.
• C)single-nucleotide polymorphisms.
• D)copy-number variations.
• E)first-division nondisjunctions.

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A number calculated from sample data used to make inferences about a population parameter in hypothesis testing.

Mean Square

The mean square is the average of the squares of a set of numbers, often used in variance and regression analysis.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of values in a statistical calculation that are free to vary without violating any constraints.

F-statistic

A ratio of two variances that is used in analysis of variance (ANOVA) to assess the equality of variances across groups.