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Brittany Bailer
on Oct 10, 2024Verified
Imagine you have paid for a genetic test from a company that can report your probability of developing Alzheimer's disease based on the presence of a certain allele. This test would be examining your ____ profile.
A) chromosome number
B) introns
C) RNA
D) SNPs
E) mRNA expression
Genetic Test
A laboratory technique used to identify changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins, aiding in the diagnosis or prediction of genetic disorders.
Alzheimer's Disease
A progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes.
Allele
One of two or more versions of a gene, where each allele can result in different traits or characteristics in an organism.
- Comprehend the significance and idea of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genetic diversity.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance and idea of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genetic diversity.