Difference between revisions of "GIS"
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| − | The GIS operates by identifying the extra chromosomal pair all Different individuals posses. The first portion of the test | + | The GIS operates by identifying the extra chromosomal pair all Different individuals posses. The first portion of the test involves applying a drop of the individuals blood onto a "Carrier Test Sheet." The sheet is a 3-inch strip of paper that has been treated with a series of chemicals. The chemicals turn the paper blue if the extra chromosomal pair is detected. |
| − | Only 10% of carriers of the extra chromosomal pair | + | Only 10% of carriers of the extra chromosomal pair are actually Differents. The extra chromosomes in 90% of carriers are made up of junk DNA. They do not have any effect on the individual. The other 10% contain meaningful genetic code on their extra chromosomes. The second part of the GIS involves inspection of the genetic information found on the extra chromosomes to determine if they are going to affect the individual. |
| − | Most Differents | + | Most Differents do not develop the extra pair of chromosomes until a year before their abilities manifest. This Differentiation usually occurs between the ages of 13-16, although some individuals have been born expressing the extra chromosomal pair. Therefore, children are given the GIS Carrier test at birth and then again annually between the ages of 10 and 17. Any individuals immigrating to the Metro Areas must also be tested. |
The GIS system is estimated to identify 97% of Different individuals tested. The weakness of the tests is largely human. Occasionally the tester assigned to inspect the pair of chromosomes will misidentify the genetic information found as junk, when in fact the individual is a Different. There have also been instances of testers being bribed in order to hide results. | The GIS system is estimated to identify 97% of Different individuals tested. The weakness of the tests is largely human. Occasionally the tester assigned to inspect the pair of chromosomes will misidentify the genetic information found as junk, when in fact the individual is a Different. There have also been instances of testers being bribed in order to hide results. | ||
