The FDA Requires That a Drug Company Report to Them

question 22

True/False

The FDA requires that a drug company report to them on the results of three phases of human testing before they will approve a new drug to be sold as a prescription medicine.

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Definitions:

Genes

Units of hereditary information located on chromosomes, made up of DNA, which determine specific traits or characteristics of an organism.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic Acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Genotype

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an individual, consisting of the alleles inherited from their parents.

Genetic Makeup

The set of genes or genetic information that an individual inherits from their parents, which determines their characteristics and traits.