STR analysis

Question 1

What is an STR?

Answer 1

Set of repeated sequences unique to a specific allele

Question 2

STRs are not part of the gene itself, but are _______________ and “follows” the gene around EX
Gene 1- 7 repeats
Gene 2- 14 repeats

Answer 2

Not part of the gene itself, but are close to it and “follows” the gene around.

Question 3

We can use marker analysis of these microsatellites to ________________________________________

Answer 3

Identify a patient’s genotype

Question 4

2 bands mean the patient is ____________

Answer 4

Heterozygous

Question 5

1 band means the patient is __________________

Answer 5

homozygous

Question 6

Using the STR lengths, we can ______________________________

Answer 6

Genotype a patient and assess their risk for a disease