Conclusion Questions
1) Why is PCR used in the process of DNA sequencing?
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PCR in used in DNA sequencing because it creates ideal temperatures where the
enzymes and primers can work to copy.
2) How can DNA sequencing be used to identify other classes of pathogens, such as
viruses?
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DNA can help find similarities between pathogens and virus and our own self being.
3) Explain how sequence data and information about patient symptoms led you to diagnose
Sue's illness.
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Sequence data is the most important information that can lead us to the correct
conclusion about Sue's illness. By looking at the sequence data it can help narrow
down sicknesses and help us pick the one it might be.
4) How can DNA sequencing be used to identify genetic risk for certain diseases and
disorders?
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We now know where many diseases come from and what regions of the genome
affects the most. Since we know which regions to look at, we can test this specific
region on individuals to help detect whether the sequence shows a risk for a certain
disorder.