Question 1
How is cell-free DNA testing being used clinically?
A. To determine a persons risk for developing breast cancer
B. As a less invasive way to determine the characteristics of cancer cells
C. As a way to determine whether a specific suspect has committed a rape
D. As an inexpensive alternative to standard paternity testing
CORRECT ANSWER
B. As a less invasive way to determine the characteristics of cancer cells
Question 2
Genetic testing that examines an asymptomatic persons DNA sequence, looking for
mutations that increase a persons susceptibility to a disease, is an example of which type
of testing?
A. Diagnostic testing
B. Cytogenetic testing
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, C. Presymptomatic testing
D. Predispositional testing
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Predispositional testing
Question 3
What type of genetic test provides information about an asymptomatic persons risk for
having a child with a specific autosomal-recessive disorder in the future?
A. Carrier test
B. Newborn screening
C. Diagnostic test
D. Predictive test
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Carrier test
Question 4
Under which condition can preimplantation genetic testing be performed?
A. Between 4-6 weeks gestation
B. When paternity is unknown
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How is cell-free DNA testing being used clinically?
A. To determine a persons risk for developing breast cancer
B. As a less invasive way to determine the characteristics of cancer cells
C. As a way to determine whether a specific suspect has committed a rape
D. As an inexpensive alternative to standard paternity testing
CORRECT ANSWER
B. As a less invasive way to determine the characteristics of cancer cells
Question 2
Genetic testing that examines an asymptomatic persons DNA sequence, looking for
mutations that increase a persons susceptibility to a disease, is an example of which type
of testing?
A. Diagnostic testing
B. Cytogenetic testing
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, C. Presymptomatic testing
D. Predispositional testing
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Predispositional testing
Question 3
What type of genetic test provides information about an asymptomatic persons risk for
having a child with a specific autosomal-recessive disorder in the future?
A. Carrier test
B. Newborn screening
C. Diagnostic test
D. Predictive test
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Carrier test
Question 4
Under which condition can preimplantation genetic testing be performed?
A. Between 4-6 weeks gestation
B. When paternity is unknown
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