MDCAT Biology MCQ #1176

A patient is diagnosed with a genetic disorder caused by a point mutation. Which biotechnology technique is used to detect this mutation?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1176

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient is diagnosed with a genetic disorder caused by a point mutation. Which biotechnology technique is used to detect this mutation?

    • A) PCR
    • B) DNA sequencing
    • C) Gene therapy
    • D) DNA fingerprinting

    Answer: DNA sequencing

    Explanation: DNA sequencing detects the exact mutation, while PCR amplifies the DNA region; gene therapy treats the disorder.