Q: Which equation best represents the calculation of DNA copy number ratio in microarray analysis?

$\frac{\text{Sample intensity}}{\text{Reference intensity}}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes chromosome imbalance as discussed in the article?

Accepted Answer

A leading cause of intellectual and developmental disabilities, often resulting from numeric or structural changes in chromosomes.

Question 2

What is the primary advantage of using microarray analysis over traditional karyotyping for detecting chromosome disorders?

Accepted Answer

Microarray analysis can identify submicroscopic chromosomal imbalances that are undetectable by karyotyping.

Question 3

A newborn presents with developmental delay and dysmorphic features. Standard karyotyping reveals no abnormalities. Which diagnostic method is most likely to identify a pathogenic copy number variation (CNV) in this case?

Accepted Answer

Genomic microarray analysis

Question 4

Which equation best represents the calculation of DNA copy number ratio in microarray analysis?

Accepted Answer

$\frac{	ext{Sample intensity}}{	ext{Reference intensity}}$

Question 5

Which of the following is a limitation of microarray-based chromosome analysis?

Accepted Answer

It cannot detect balanced chromosomal rearrangements such as translocations.

Question 6

A patient’s microarray results show a small deletion on chromosome 22. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the clinical significance of this finding?

Accepted Answer

The deletion may be pathogenic, but its significance depends on gene content and clinical correlation.

Question 7

Which of the following best explains why microarray analysis has improved the identification of syndromes such as DiGeorge syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Microarray analysis can detect submicroscopic deletions that are missed by conventional cytogenetic techniques.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when interpreting a novel copy number alteration detected by microarray?

Accepted Answer

Assuming the alteration is pathogenic without further investigation.

Question 9

Which formula would you use to determine the expected number of chromosomes in a cell with trisomy?

Accepted Answer

$2n + 1$

Question 10

A microarray analysis reveals a duplication of a region on chromosome 15. Which of the following is a potential consequence of this duplication?

Accepted Answer

Increased dosage of genes within the duplicated region, possibly leading to developmental disorders.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the role of FISH in chromosome analysis?

Accepted Answer

FISH is used to detect specific DNA sequences and can identify microdeletions and duplications.

Question 12

Which of the following is a key reason why microarray analysis is considered an agnostic method for chromosome disorder diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

It does not require prior knowledge of the specific chromosomal region to be analyzed.

Question 13

A child is suspected of having a chromosome disorder. Which diagnostic approach would be most appropriate for identifying both known and novel copy number changes?

Accepted Answer

Genomic microarray analysis

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the interpretation of microarray results is correct?

Accepted Answer

Clinical correlation and evaluation of gene content are necessary to determine the significance of a DNA change detected by microarray.

Question 15

Which equation would you use to calculate the percentage of cells with a chromosomal abnormality in a sample?

Accepted Answer

$\frac{	ext{Number of abnormal cells}}{	ext{Total number of cells}} 	imes 100$

Question 16

Which of the following is a major theme highlighted in the development of new postnatal diagnostic methods for chromosome disorders?

Accepted Answer

The shift from targeted to genome-wide, agnostic approaches for detecting chromosomal imbalances.

Question 17

Which of the following is a common misconception about microarray analysis?

Accepted Answer

Microarray analysis can detect balanced chromosomal rearrangements.

Question 18

A patient’s microarray analysis reveals a copy number gain in a region associated with a known syndrome. What is the next best step in clinical evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Correlate the finding with the patient’s clinical features and family history.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the process of syndrome identification using microarray analysis?

Accepted Answer

It involves collecting cases with similar clinical and genetic findings to define new syndromes.

Postnatal Diagnostic Methods for Chromosome Disorders: Advances and Applications

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