How Do Genetic Tests Differ from Diagnostic Tests for Genetic

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How do genetic tests differ from diagnostic tests for genetic disease?

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Taxpayers

Individuals or entities obligated to pay taxes to governmental authorities.

Income Tax

A tax imposed by the government directly on individuals' or organizations' income.

Proportional Tax

At the individual level, a tax whose average tax rate remains constant as the taxpayer’s income increases or decreases. At the national level, a tax for which the average tax rate (= tax revenue/GDP) remains constant as GDP rises or falls.

Economy

The system by which a country's money and goods are produced and used, encompassing production, distribution, and consumption.