ANS: C) DNA Microarrays
Rationale: DNA microarrays are used to detect expression of
thousands of genes at once, aiding in GWAS to find genetic
variants in different populations.
2. Which ethical principle is particularly concerned with
balancing the benefits and risks of genetic testing in healthcare?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Justice
D) Non-maleficence
ANS: B) Beneficence
Rationale: Beneficence involves taking actions that serve the
best interests of patients, which includes weighing benefits and
risks in genetic testing.
, A) To develop new drugs
B) To identify genetic disorders
C) To personalize drug therapy based on genetic profile
D) To provide genetic counseling
ANS: C) To personalize drug therapy based on genetic profile
Rationale: Pharmacogenomics uses genetic information to
optimize drug therapy and dosing for individuals.
4. Which of the following best describes the term "epigenome"?
A) The sequence of genes in the human genome
B) A record of chemical changes to DNA that affect gene
expression
C) A type of cancer genome
D) A subset of hereditary mutations
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