PATHOLOGY MCQ
GENETICS AND DISEASE
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Question
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Why would scientists want to know the sequence of a DNA molecule?
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They can mutate people.
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They are able to find individual genes.
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They don’t need to.
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So they can transcribe it to make new DNA.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -For example, scientists can use sequence information to determine which stretches of DNA contain genes and which stretches carry regulatory instructions, turning genes on or off. In addition, and importantly, sequence data can highlight changes in a gene that may cause disease.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why is DNA so important? Put simply, DNA contains the instructions necessary for life. The code within our DNA provides directions on how to make proteins that are vital for our growth, development, and overall health.
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