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question 13

Multiple Choice

It is estimated that 4.6% of SNPs and about 17% of all genes can be defined as pleiotropic. Based on this finding, which of the following should a consumer of genetic information keep in mind?

• A)A test identifying a gene for a disease might actually be a test for a different disorder instead.
• B)Any variant that we gain information about might in the future be found to associate with a more stigmatizing condition.
• C)A physician might be treating the major condition but not notice even more deleterious outcomes.
• D)The classification of my genetic disorder might be incorrect.
• E)Sequencing of the candidate gene might find the wrong expected functional significance.

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