PBS EOC Review

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What is a Restriction Enzyme?

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A degradative enzyme that recognizes specific nucleotide sequences and cuts up DNA.

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What is HIPAA?

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which sets standards for the protection of health information.

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What is hematocrit?

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The percentage of blood volume that is made up of erythrocytes (RBCs), roughly 45% of blood.

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What occurs during Anaphase in mitosis?

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Chromosomes separate at the centromeres and move to opposite sides of the cell.

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Who studies disease outbreaks?

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Epidemiologists.

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What is the role of a privacy officer in HIPAA compliance?

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To oversee the organization's compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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What are Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms (RFLPs)?

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Variations in the length of DNA fragments produced by restriction enzyme digestion, used in genetic analysis.

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What is the function of DNA Polymerase?

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An enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a pre-existing chain.

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What is the nonliving fluid matrix of blood called?

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Plasma, which makes up about 55% of blood.

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What is the primary function of erythrocytes (RBCs)?

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To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.