Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that may be caused by mutations in several genes that code for the production of alpha-synuclein. Individuals who have Parkinson's disease exhibit symptoms such as uncontrollable tremors, difficulty walking, and loss of coordination. How might geneticists determine where the mutations that cause Parkinson's disease are located?

A. PCR analysis

B. gene mapping

C. DNA fingerprinting

D. STR analysis

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Laci Boyd

1 April, 17:58

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that may be caused by mutations in several genes that code for the production of alpha-synuclein. Individuals who have Parkinson's disease exhibit symptoms such as uncontrollable tremors, difficulty walking, and loss of coordination. How might geneticists determine where the mutations that cause Parkinson's disease are located?

A. PCR analysis

B. gene mapping

C. DNA fingerprinting

D. STR analysis

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Saul · Answer 1

Scientists might determine where the mutations that cause Parkinson's disease are located by the method of gene mapping. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". By using the process of gene mapping, it is possible to locate the damaged genes.