You suspect your patient has an enzymatic defect. What type of testing is most appropriate at this time?

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Biochemical analysis is the most appropriate choice because it is used to detect the presence of proteins. Answer A is incorrect because Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to amplify DNA exponentially. Answer C is incorrect because fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) is a diagnostic technique that uses fluorescence, or light emission, to analyze chromosomes with the use of a probe. Answer D is incorrect because a karyotype is the number and appearance of chromosomes within a cell. Thus, answer choice B is the best answer.

You Suspect Your Patient Has an Enzymatic Defect