Investigating a Genetic Disorder Flashcards
1
Q
What genetic markers are used in analysis?
A
SNP, STR
2
Q
What is a genetic marker?
A
A marker tags a piece of DNA and can be used to track genes in families or populations
3
Q
What does SNP stand for?
A
Single nucleotide polymorphism
4
Q
What does STR stand for?
A
Short tandem repeat (micro satellite)