Might it make sense someday to sequence every newborn's ...

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Might it make sense someday to sequence every newborn's genome at the time of birth? What are the potential advantages and concerns of this approach?

Accepted Answer

Hey, everyone. Let's take a look at this question together which of the following statements is false about the difference between manual and automated DNA sequencing. So let's recall what we know about manual and automated DNA sequencing to compare them to figure out which of the following statements is false. So we know that when we're talking about automated D N A sequencing, it is faster, more accurate. It uses automated instruments to sequence D N A and it uses fluorescent die as a way to mark the nucleotides. And when we're talking about manual sequencing, we know that it is slower and can have errors as well as it utilizes manual labor. And these are all in relation to that automated DNA sequencing method. And so looking at our answer choices, let's try to figure out which of the following statements is false. The answer choice A says that automated DNA sequencing is faster and more accurate than manual DNA sequencing, which we know it is faster and more accurate. So answer choice is a true statement. Answer choice B says automated DNA sequencing uses automated instruments to sequence the DNA while manual DNA sequencing is done manually which we note that manual uses manual labor and automated, uses automated instruments. So answer choice B is also a true statement and then answer choice C. This automated DNA sequencing uses a radioactive isotope to mark the nucleotides. While manual D N A sequencing uses a fluorescent dye which we know is a false statement because that automated DNA sequencing method uses the fluorescent dye to mark nucleotides. So answer choice C is a false statement and is the correct answer to this question. I hope you found this video to be helpful. Thank you and goodbye.

Might it make sense someday to sequence every newborn's genome at the time of birth? What are the potential advantages and concerns of this approach?

Key Concepts

Genomic Sequencing

Ethical Considerations

Public Health Implications

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