In the near Future Characterization of an Individual's Genetic Profile

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the near future characterization of an individual's genetic profile will

• A) permit precise prediction individual health at any given age
• B) help to quantify the impact of exposure with respect to health
• C) specify the functioning of all organs that sustain health
• D) make knowledge of exposure irrelevant to predicting health

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Definitions:

Confound

A variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in an experiment, making it difficult to determine the exact effect of the independent variable.

Critical Thinking

Making reasoned judgments about claims.

Negative Correlation

Negative Correlation describes a relationship between two variables where as one variable increases, the other decreases, indicating an inverse association.

Deception

The act of misleading or tricking others through false statements or actions.