Name one prenatal test that might occur during the first trimester of pregnancy.
For example, NT ultrasound, CVS, etc....check chart
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What is gene therapy?
The alteration of the genes of a person afflicted with a genetic disease.
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What is plasmid DNA?
Circular DNA molecules found in prokaryotes and some eukaryotes.
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What is a genome?
The complement of an organism's genes; an organisms genetic material.
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If two people are heterozygous for sickle cell anemia, what is the chances their child will have sickle cell?
25%
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Explain a diagnostic test.
Provides a more definitive answer as to whether or not a child will be born with a particular disorder or condition, direct examination of fetal cells.
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How is color blindness inherited?
X chromosome (sex-linked)
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What is a genotype?
The genetic makeup of an organism.
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Explain Chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
A technique for diagnosing genetic and congenital defects in a fetus by removing and analyzing a sample of the fetal placenta.
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What is Haell?
A restriction enzyme that creates a blunt cut as it cuts DNA into fragments. Cuts between gg and cc.
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What is a phenotype?
The physical and physiological traits of an organism.
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What is a single-nucleotide polymorphism? (SNP, pronounced "snips")
One base-pair variation in the genome sequence.
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What is a vector?
An agent (as a plasmid or virus) that contains or carries modified genetic material and can be used to introduce extra genes into the genome of an organism.