How Do Genetic/genomic Issues Influence Individual Variation in the Response

question 1

Multiple Choice

How do genetic/genomic issues influence individual variation in the response to a specific drug?

• A)Polymorphisms of genes encoding metabolizing enzymes
• B)Age-related loss of alleles within the cells lining the intestinal tract
• C)Single-gene disorders that reduce the function of the kidneys or the liver
• D)Genetic-based behavior problems that promote poor adherence to prescribed drug regimens

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Definitions:

Obligate Parasites

Organisms that cannot complete their life-cycle without exploiting a suitable host.

Steam Pressure

The pressure exerted by steam, especially in steam engines or cooking devices, often measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or bar.

Fahrenheit

A scale for temperature measurement where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees under standard atmospheric pressure.

Multicellular Parasites

Organisms composed of multiple cells that live off and may harm their hosts, obtaining nutrients at the host's expense.