Real-Time PCR and Genetic Analysis Quiz

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Real-Time PCR and Genetic Analysis Quiz

Test your knowledge on real-time PCR techniques, sequencing methods, and genetic analysis with this comprehensive quiz that features 18 thought-provoking questions. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, this quiz will challenge your understanding of essential molecular biology concepts.

Explore various techniques related to PCR and sequencing.
Understand the applications and advantages of different genetic methodologies.
Enhance your knowledge of DNA analysis and mutation detection.

18 Questions4 MinutesCreated by TestingTheory92

1. What are the applications for real-time PCR?

2. Which of the following ingredients are specific for Taqman PRC technique?

4. Select correct sentences for real-time PCR

A. Is a technique used to monito the progress of a PCR reaction in real-time

B. Technique used for determining the nucleotide order of a given DNA fragment

C. Is used for targeted resequencing

D. Is used for allelic discrimination assays or SNP genotyping

E. Results are observed on the agarose gel

5. Taqman probes are used in real-time PCR, select the correct sentences:

A. Cheap and easy to design

B. Utilize the 5´exonuclease activity of the enzyme Taq polymerase

C. The PCR should be preceded with library preparation

D. Labelled: reporter fluorophore – 5´end: quencher fluorophore – 3´end

E. This technique uses dideoxynucleotides

6. What are the advantages of sequencing?

A. Sensitivity almost 100%

B. Fast and easy

C. Detection of the mutation, from unknown to known

D. Read length up to 100 000 bp

E. Expensive and time-consuming

F. only Read-length up to 1000bp

7. MLPA

A. Is performed on the basis of PCR product

B. Is performed on the basis of genomic DNA

C. Can be used in detection of deletion of entire gene

D. Cannot detect aneuploidy

E. Multiplex hybridization and ligation take place during MLPA analysis

8. Which method is preferable for finding new/unknown point mutation:

A. RFLP

B. Karyotyping

C. Sequencing

D. Gel-electrophoresis

11. DNA microsatellites:

A. Are dispersed in human genome

B. Are essential for removal of introns during RNA processing

C. Are located between the genes only

D. Are the largest sequencing for majority of restriction enzymes

E. Can be located inside and outside of genes

12. Choose true sentence about electrophoresis:

A. During electrophoresis DNA fragments migrate towards negative

B. The observation of electrophoresis is able by addition a dye – bromophenol blue, which migrates together with fragments

C. Visualization DNA due to added ethidium bromide to the gel

D. Speed of migration relies on size and shape of particles – smaller fragments migrate faster than bigger ones

E. During electrophoresis DNA fragments migrate towards positive electrolyte

15. During real-time PCR:

A. DNA alteration can be detected on the basis of altered electrophoretic mobility of PCR products

B. Taqman probes can be used

C. Dye terminator is used

D. Restriction enzymes can be used

17. NGS (next generation sequencing) can be used to sequence:

A. Only single exon at a time

B. Whole gene

C. Whole exome (coding sequence)

D. Whole genome

19. Mark the correct combinations (technique – detection method):

A. Sanger sequencing – capillary electrophoresis

B. Real-time PCR – fluorescent microscopy

C. PCR – gel electrophoresis

D. NGS – gel electrophoresis

Real-Time PCR and Genetic Analysis Quiz

Real-Time PCR and Genetic Analysis Quiz

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