Which molecular diagnostic method can provide information about both gene expression (mRNA levels) and possible gene mutations simultaneously in large number of genes?
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Correct answer: DNA microarray expression profiling
DNA microarray-based expression profiling can measure mRNA levels of thousands of genes simultaneously and, depending on the array design, may also detect variant sequences — giving a broad overview of gene expression and potential mutations.
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