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ASCP Molecular Biology (MB) practice test

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Question 1 PCR fundamentals

Question 1: PCR fundamentals

During the polymerase chain reaction, what is the primary purpose of the denaturation step, typically performed at approximately 94 to 95 degrees Celsius?

Question 2 Real-time PCR chemistry

Question 2: Real-time PCR chemistry

In a real-time PCR assay using a TaqMan hydrolysis probe, fluorescence is generated when:

Question 3 Reverse transcription

Question 3: Reverse transcription

Reverse transcriptase PCR is required to detect an RNA virus because:

Question 4 Nucleic acid extraction

Question 4: Nucleic acid extraction

During silica-based column nucleic acid extraction, a chaotropic salt such as guanidinium thiocyanate is used primarily to:

Question 5 Quality assessment of nucleic acid

Question 5: Quality assessment of nucleic acid

A purified DNA sample shows an A260/A280 ratio of 1.6 on spectrophotometric analysis. This result most likely indicates:

Question 6 Sanger sequencing

Question 6: Sanger sequencing

In Sanger dideoxy sequencing, chain termination occurs when the polymerase incorporates a dideoxynucleotide because the ddNTP:

Question 7 Next-generation sequencing

Question 7: Next-generation sequencing

A key step common to most next-generation sequencing workflows that distinguishes them from Sanger sequencing is:

Question 8 Contamination control in the molecular laboratory

Question 8: Contamination control in the molecular laboratory

The enzyme uracil-N-glycosylase is added to PCR master mixes that contain dUTP primarily to:

Question 9 Gel electrophoresis

Question 9: Gel electrophoresis

During agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA fragments migrate toward the positive electrode because:

Question 10 Hybridization techniques

Question 10: Hybridization techniques

Fluorescence in situ hybridization, or FISH, is used in molecular diagnostics primarily to:

Question 11 Molecular oncology

Question 11: Molecular oncology

The BCR-ABL1 fusion gene, detected by molecular testing in chronic myeloid leukemia, results from which chromosomal abnormality?

Question 12 Quantitative PCR interpretation

Question 12: Quantitative PCR interpretation

In a quantitative real-time PCR assay, the cycle threshold value is inversely related to the amount of starting target because:

Question 13 Inheritance and molecular genetics

Question 13: Inheritance and molecular genetics

A patient is being tested for cystic fibrosis. The most common disease-causing variant in the CFTR gene is:

Question 14 Molecular microbiology

Question 14: Molecular microbiology

A multiplex PCR respiratory panel is advantageous in clinical microbiology primarily because it:

Question 15 Probe design and specificity

Question 15: Probe design and specificity

When designing PCR primers, a high degree of complementarity between the 3 prime ends of the forward and reverse primers should be avoided because it can lead to:

Question 16 Pharmacogenomics

Question 16: Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacogenomic testing of the CYP2C19 gene is most often used to guide therapy with which of the following drugs?

Question 17 DNA structure and chemistry

Question 17: DNA structure and chemistry

In double-stranded DNA, a region with a high guanine and cytosine content will generally have a higher melting temperature because:

Question 18 Result reporting and controls

Question 18: Result reporting and controls

If the no-template control in a PCR run shows amplification, the most appropriate action is to:

Question 19 Specimen integrity

Question 19: Specimen integrity

Whole blood collected for molecular testing of nucleic acids is most appropriately collected in a tube containing which anticoagulant?

Question 20 Variant interpretation

Question 20: Variant interpretation

A laboratory classifies a sequence variant as a variant of uncertain significance. This classification means that:

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