Question 1

Match the term with the definition that best fits.
-Marks the sequence to be amplified during PCR

Accepted Answer

A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence 
A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence A

Question 2

Match the term with the definition that best fits.
-Short segment of DNA with a known sequence that can be labeled with a marker

Accepted Answer

A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence 
A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence D

Question 3

Match the term with the definition that best fits.
-Technique used to replicate a specific DNA sequences

Accepted Answer

A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence 
A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence B

Question 4

When an individual is group A,which of the following genetic terms applies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alleles 
B)  Haplotype 
C)  Genotype 
D)  Phenotype 
A)  Alleles 
B)  Haplotype 
C)  Genotype 
D)  Phenotype

Question 5

In the PCR reaction,what is the term for the short pieces of single-stranded DNA that are complementary and mark the sequence to be amplified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nucleotides 
B)  Polymerases 
C)  Primers 
D)  Amplicons 
A)  Nucleotides 
B)  Polymerases 
C)  Primers 
D)  Amplicons

Question 6

In a family study,all four siblings in the family had a different blood type: A,B,O,and AB.What is the most likely genotypes of the parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  AA and BB 
B)  AO and BB 
C)  OO and AB 
D)  AO and BO 
A)  AA and BB 
B)  AO and BB 
C)  OO and AB 
D)  AO and BO

Question 7

Parents,who both phenotype as group A,cannot have a group O child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A father carries the Xgᵃ blood group trait and passes it on to all of his daughters but to none of his sons.What type of inheritance pattern does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  X-linked dominant 
B)  X-linked recessive 
C)  Autosomal dominant 
D)  Autosomal recessive 
A)  X-linked dominant 
B)  X-linked recessive 
C)  Autosomal dominant 
D)  Autosomal recessive

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the terms below with the definition that best fits.
-Having two or more alleles at a given gene locus

Accepted Answer

A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic 
A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic

Question 10

How is RNA different from DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  RNA usually exists as a single strand. 
B)  The sugar ribose is substituted for deoxyribose. 
C)  The base uracil exists only in RNA. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  RNA usually exists as a single strand. 
B)  The sugar ribose is substituted for deoxyribose. 
C)  The base uracil exists only in RNA. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 11

In a random population,16% of the population is homozygous for a particular trait.What percentage of the same population is heterozygous for that particular trait?

Accepted Answer

A)  32% 
B)  64% 
C)  48% 
D)  84% 
A)  32% 
B)  64% 
C)  48% 
D)  84%

Question 12

MATCHING
Match the terms below with the definition that best fits.
-When two genes are close together on the same chromosome and are inherited as a "group" or "bundle"

Accepted Answer

A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic 
A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the terms below with the definition that best fits.
-A gene that does not express a detectable product

Accepted Answer

A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic 
A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic

Question 14

Of the following markers used to test for paternity,which marker provides the most useful statistical value?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human leukocyte antigen typing 
B)  D antigens 
C)  ABO system antigens 
D)  The Kidd system (Jka, Jkb) 
A)  Human leukocyte antigen typing 
B)  D antigens 
C)  ABO system antigens 
D)  The Kidd system (Jka, Jkb)

Question 15

What is an advantage of Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT)for viral marker testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quicker to perform than most other tests 
B)  More cost effective than traditional test methods 
C)  A small amount of DNA or RNA can be detected 
D)  No problem with cross-contamination of samples 
A)  Quicker to perform than most other tests 
B)  More cost effective than traditional test methods 
C)  A small amount of DNA or RNA can be detected 
D)  No problem with cross-contamination of samples

Question 16

What is the meaning of the term autosomal?

Accepted Answer

A)  A trait that is not carried on the sex chromosomes 
B)  A trait that is carried on the sex chromosome 
C)  A trait that is expressed only in the parents 
D)  A gene that does not express a characteristic 
A)  A trait that is not carried on the sex chromosomes 
B)  A trait that is carried on the sex chromosome 
C)  A trait that is expressed only in the parents 
D)  A gene that does not express a characteristic

Question 17

In relationship testing,a "direct exclusion" is established when a genetic marker is:

Accepted Answer

A)  present in the child but absent in both the mother and alleged father. 
B)  present in the child, absent in the mother, and present in the alleged father. 
C)  absent in the child, present in the mother, and the alleged father. 
D)  absent in the child, present in the mother, and absent in the alleged father. 
A)  present in the child but absent in both the mother and alleged father. 
B)  present in the child, absent in the mother, and present in the alleged father. 
C)  absent in the child, present in the mother, and the alleged father. 
D)  absent in the child, present in the mother, and absent in the alleged father.

Question 18

How are most blood group systems inherited?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autosomal recessive 
B)  Autosomal dominant 
C)  Sex-linked recessive 
D)  Autosomal codominant 
A)  Autosomal recessive 
B)  Autosomal dominant 
C)  Sex-linked recessive 
D)  Autosomal codominant

Question 19

When using the Hardy-Weinberg equation to calculate genetic frequencies,which of the following must be TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The population statistics must be large. 
B)  Mutations cannot occur. 
C)  Mating must be random. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  The population statistics must be large. 
B)  Mutations cannot occur. 
C)  Mating must be random. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 20

What is the approximate probability of finding a compatible unit of blood for a D-positive patient with antibodies to C,E,and K,if the frequency of C is 70%,E is 30%,and K is 10%?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 out of 10 units 
B)  4 out of 10 units 
C)  2 out of 100 units 
D)  4 out of 100 units 
A)  2 out of 10 units 
B)  4 out of 10 units 
C)  2 out of 100 units 
D)  4 out of 100 units

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Marks the sequence to be amplified during PCR

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Short segment of DNA with a known sequence that can be labeled with a marker

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Technique used to replicate a specific DNA sequences

When an individual is group A,which of the following genetic terms applies?

In the PCR reaction,what is the term for the short pieces of single-stranded DNA that are complementary and mark the sequence to be amplified?

In a family study,all four siblings in the family had a different blood type: A,B,O,and AB.What is the most likely genotypes of the parents?

Parents,who both phenotype as group A,cannot have a group O child.

A father carries the Xgᵃ blood group trait and passes it on to all of his daughters but to none of his sons.What type of inheritance pattern does this demonstrate?

MATCHING Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -Having two or more alleles at a given gene locus

How is RNA different from DNA?

In a random population,16% of the population is homozygous for a particular trait.What percentage of the same population is heterozygous for that particular trait?

MATCHING Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -When two genes are close together on the same chromosome and are inherited as a "group" or "bundle"

MATCHING Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -A gene that does not express a detectable product

Of the following markers used to test for paternity,which marker provides the most useful statistical value?

What is an advantage of Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT)for viral marker testing?

What is the meaning of the term autosomal?

In relationship testing,a "direct exclusion" is established when a genetic marker is:

How are most blood group systems inherited?

When using the Hardy-Weinberg equation to calculate genetic frequencies,which of the following must be TRUE?

What is the approximate probability of finding a compatible unit of blood for a D-positive patient with antibodies to C,E,and K,if the frequency of C is 70%,E is 30%,and K is 10%?

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry and Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications

ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Red Cell Blood Group Systems, Human Leukocyte Antigens, and Platelet Antigens

Antibody Detection and Identification

Compatibility Testing

Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

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Exam 4: Genetic Principles in Blood Banking

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Marks the sequence to be amplified during PCR

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Short segment of DNA with a known sequence that can be labeled with a marker

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Technique used to replicate a specific DNA sequences

When an individual is group A,which of the following genetic terms applies?

In the PCR reaction,what is the term for the short pieces of single-stranded DNA that are complementary and mark the sequence to be amplified?

In a family study,all four siblings in the family had a different blood type: A,B,O,and AB.What is the most likely genotypes of the parents?

Parents,who both phenotype as group A,cannot have a group O child.

A father carries the Xgᵃ blood group trait and passes it on to all of his daughters but to none of his sons.What type of inheritance pattern does this demonstrate?

MATCHING Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -Having two or more alleles at a given gene locus

How is RNA different from DNA?

In a random population,16% of the population is homozygous for a particular trait.What percentage of the same population is heterozygous for that particular trait?

MATCHING Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -When two genes are close together on the same chromosome and are inherited as a "group" or "bundle"

MATCHING Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -A gene that does not express a detectable product

Of the following markers used to test for paternity,which marker provides the most useful statistical value?

What is an advantage of Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT)for viral marker testing?

What is the meaning of the term autosomal?

In relationship testing,a "direct exclusion" is established when a genetic marker is:

How are most blood group systems inherited?

When using the Hardy-Weinberg equation to calculate genetic frequencies,which of the following must be TRUE?

What is the approximate probability of finding a compatible unit of blood for a D-positive patient with antibodies to C,E,and K,if the frequency of C is 70%,E is 30%,and K is 10%?

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry and Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications

ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Red Cell Blood Group Systems, Human Leukocyte Antigens, and Platelet Antigens

Antibody Detection and Identification

Compatibility Testing

Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

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