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What is one potential drawback of genetic testing for a disease?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main issue with testing positive for a disease?
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What is a potential consequence of testing positive for a disease?
What is a potential consequence of testing positive for a disease?
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