What Does It Mean for a Variant Identified on Gene

question 1

Multiple Choice

What does it mean for a variant identified on gene sequencing to be pathogenic?

• A) The variant will definitely cause disease
• B) There is strong evidence that the variant will cause disease
• C) The variant will definitely not cause disease
• D) There is strong evidence that the variant will not cause disease

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Definitions:

Federal Parliament

The national legislative body in a federal system of government, with powers to enact laws for the entire country.

Provincial Legislatures

The law-making bodies in each of Canada's provinces, responsible for passing laws and regulations within provincial jurisdiction.

Constitution Act, 1867

A foundational statute that established Canada's federal structure of government and the division of powers between the federal and provincial levels.

Quorum

The minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.