Academic Integrity and Rules

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What is the result of lactase inactivation in adults?

Increased lactose metabolism

Intestinal problems, diarrhea, and gas production (correct)

No effect on lactose metabolism

Enhanced lactase production

What type of studies can be carried out to determine susceptibility to certain diseases?

Epigenetic studies

Ecogenetic studies

Association studies (correct)

Pharmacogenetic studies

What is the benefit of polymorphisms in the context of lactose metabolism?

Increased susceptibility to infection

Ability to continue metabolizing milk after weaning (correct)

Decreased lactose metabolism

Increased risk of certain diseases

What is the focus of pharmacogenetics?

Predicting a patient's response to treatment Signup and view all the answers

What can be obtained from carrying out genomic studies of a population?

All the genetic information of the different individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of variants in regulatory regions that escape lactase inactivation?

Ability to metabolize milk after weaning Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of ecogenetics?

Genetic susceptibility to certain physical, chemical or infectious agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of polymorphisms in a clinical context?

To predict a patient's response to treatment and determine genetic susceptibility to certain physical, chemical or infectious agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of academic dishonesty, such as plagiarism or improper use of information during exams?

Loss of continuous evaluation and potential further sanctions Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy regarding electronic devices during classes?

They are not allowed at all during classes Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a variant of a gene?

Allele Signup and view all the answers

What is a polymorphism?

A gene variant with a frequency greater than 1% in a population Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the documentation provided by the teacher through the student portal?

To be used for preparation of the subject Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of unauthorized use or disclosure of teacher-provided material?

Legal action under Intellectual Property legislation Signup and view all the answers

Why are polymorphisms important in a population?

They can be adaptive and provide an advantage in certain environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of alleles in genetic diversity?

They form part of the genetic diversity of an individual and species Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Academic Integrity and Rules

Failure to cite sources, plagiarism, or improper use of information during exams can result in loss of continuous evaluation and sanctioning actions.
Improper use of electronic devices during exams can lead to a grade of 0.0 and may require oral examination in future calls.
Use of electronic devices during classes is not allowed.
Documentation provided by the teacher is for personal preparation only and cannot be shared or used for other purposes.

Genetics and Polymorphisms

An allele is a variant of a gene.
Alleles are part of an individual's genetic diversity and may not have any consequences on the phenotype.
A polymorphism is a variant with a frequency greater than 1% within a population.
Polymorphisms can be adaptive, providing advantages or disadvantages in specific environments.
Examples of polymorphisms include protein variants, alleles that confer sensitivity to drugs or predisposition to certain diseases.
Adult lactose intolerance is an example of a polymorphism, where individuals with a specific variant can continue to metabolize lactose.

Association Studies and Clinical Applications

Association studies can determine if certain allelic combinations predispose individuals to suffer from certain diseases.
Polymorphisms can be used to determine susceptibility to infection or disease (e.g., blood groups and susceptibility to malaria, cholera, diabetes, or certain types of cancer).
Ecogenetics involves studying genetic susceptibility to physical, chemical, or infectious agents.
Pharmacogenetics involves predicting a patient's response to treatment based on their genetic information.

Genomic Studies

Genomic studies of a population can provide all the genetic information of different individuals.

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Description

This quiz assesses understanding of academic integrity rules and norms. It covers consequences of plagiarism and improper use of electronic devices during exams and classes.