If recombinant DNase I is added to a vial of respiratory secretions from a cystic fibrosis patient, which of the following results would indicate that the recombinant DNase I is functional?
A. The secretions become thicker and more viscous.
B. The secretions become less viscous.
C. There is no effect on the secretions.
D. This experiment could not tell you if the DNase was functional or not.
Answer:B
If recombinant DNase I is added to a vial of respiratory secretions from a cystic fibrosis patient, which of the following results would indicate that the recombinant DNase I is functional?
A. The secretions become thicker and more viscous. B. The secretions become less viscous. C. There is no effect on the secretions. D. This experiment could not tell you if the DNase was functional or not.