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Genetics and Heredity — Test

Question 11 • Biology

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that may be caused by mutations in several genes that code for the production of alpha-synuclein. Individuals who have Parkinson’s disease exhibit symptoms such as uncontrollable tremors, difficulty walking, and loss of coordination. How might geneticists determine where the mutations that cause Parkinson’s disease are located?

Answer
A
STR analysis
B
PCR analysis
C
gene mapping
D
DNA fingerprinting
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