MB ASCP Study Questions (1) & Answers 2024

MB ASCP Study Questions (1) & Answers 2024 Which of the following terms refers to the proportion of individuals affected by an autosomal dominant condition that displays manifestations? A. codominance B. penetrance C. expressivity D. influence E. passivity - ANSWER-Answer Key: B penetrance Feedback: Certain autosomal dominant conditions are variably expressed due to differences in penetrance and expressivity. Penetrance refers to how people with the genetic abnormality manifest disease, and expressivity refers to how severe those manifestations are. Which of the following formulas is correct for melting temperature? A. 4 (A+T) + 2 (G+C) B. 4 (G+C) + 2 (A+T) C. 4 (G+A) + 2 (T+C) D. 4(G+T) + 2 (A+C) - ANSWER-B. 4 (G+C) + 2 (A+T) All of the following microorganisms are tested by Hybrid Capture, EXCEPT: A. CMV B. HPV C. C. trachomatis D. MRSA - ANSWER-D. MRSA Feedback: MRSA is tested by Real-time PCR