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Refer to the figure. An amplicon for gene X is 176 base pairs (bp) in size. A variant allele x, gives the same size amplicon but has an Alwl restriction enzyme recognition site that is not present in the amplicon arising from allele X. A PCR reaction is run on a DNA sample isolated from 3 patients. The sample is digested with Alwl after the PCR is complete and products of the digestion are resolved on a 4.0% agarose gel.Assuming all appropriate controls have worked correctly, what is the interpretation of the genotype of patient #3 with regards to alleles X and x?

Which statement best describes the method of branched DNA signal amplification?

Probes are often used during real time PCR to quantitate the formation of specific amplicons during the reaction. Which system involves the use of 2 distinct probes to generate a fluorescent signal?

What gene must be amplified in PCR to differentiate methicillin-resistant Staphylococus aureus from methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococus?

_______ is the start codon for all polypeptides (regardless of their function) and codes for the insertion of _________ within a polypeptide.

The promoter is the binding site for RNA polymerase. It usually lies 5’ to, or upstream of the transcription start site.

In photosynthesis, two clusters of pigments, called reaction centers, capture light energy. The reaction centers are part of photosystems 1 (PSI) and photosystem 2 (PSII) on _____________ of chloroplasts.

What is the phenomenon called which harnesses the light energy to convert ADP to ATP?

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In eukaryotes, pyruvate is converted to acetyl CoA