Multiple choice

Which of the following investigations is MOST LIKELY to identify a specific genetic cause in a dysmorphic child?

  1. PCR

  2. Family history

  3. Microarray

  4. Clinical examination

  5. Birth history

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Microarray is the only test here that will identify that genes are working or not. Family history and clinical examination will be very useful in most cases, but may fail to identify the specific genetic cause in a number of cases.