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Genetics

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Set 15 Genomes And Genomics

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Some people are unable to properly metabolize the drug Purinethol,which is given to patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia; therefore,such patients must be first tested for the associated genetic variant to determine proper dosage of the drug. This scenario best illustrates the use of _____.

A) pharmacogenomics
B) map-based sequencing
C) positional cloning
D) annotation of DNA sequences
E) comparative genomics

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Question 2

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The genomes of all the microbes present in or on the human body are collectively known as the proteome.

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Question 3

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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing is available from several companies.

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