Genetics and Disease Risk
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What is one potential drawback of genetic testing for a disease?

  • It can only be done at old age
  • It can only be done at birth
  • It can lead to unnecessary worry (correct)
  • It can cure the disease

    • What is a limitation of genetic testing for a disease?

  • It can only be done for Alzheimer's
  • It is 100% accurate
  • A positive test does not guarantee the disease will develop (correct)
  • It only detects symptoms

    • Why might someone not want to know if they have the Alzheimer's gene?

  • Because they don't want to worry about something that might not happen (correct)
  • Because they are already diagnosed with the disease
  • Because they are too old
  • Because they are too young

    • What is the main issue with testing positive for a disease?

    <p>It is a possibility of developing the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of testing positive for a disease?

    <p>Years of worrying about something that may never happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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