Which of the Following Should Be Included in Genetic Pretest

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be included in genetic pretest education?

• A) Limitation in available genetic test and interventions.
• B) Implications of the test results for the patient and family members.
• C) Limitations of confidentiality and possible discrimination.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Frameshift Mutation

A genetic mutation caused by insertions or deletions of a number of nucleotides that is not divisible by three, leading to a shift in the reading frame of codons and potentially altering protein function.

Phenotypic Plasticity

The potential of an organism to transform its observable traits in adaptation to environmental variations.

Genetic Polymorphisms

The occurrence of two or more distinct forms of a gene within a population, contributing to genetic diversity.

Environmental Stimuli

External cues or changes in the environment that can elicit responses from organisms, affecting their behavior, physiology, and development.