Medical Genetics Quiz

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Human genetics is a field of scientific research, while medical genetics refers to the application of genetics to medical care. (correct)
Human genetics focuses on non-medical phenotypes, while medical genetics focuses on medical phenotypes.
Medical genetics is a field of scientific research, while human genetics refers to the application of genetics to medical care.
Medical genetics focuses on non-medical phenotypes, while human genetics focuses on medical phenotypes.

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The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis and management of hereditary disorders.

Human genetics is research-focused, while medical genetics applies genetics to patient care.

Research into the causes and inheritance patterns of genetic disorders.

The application of genetics to medical care.

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The study of the genetics of eye color, unless it's related to a medical condition.

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Medical genetics is the branch of medicine that involves the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.
The main difference between medical genetics and human genetics is that medical genetics focuses on the application of genetic principles to the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders, whereas human genetics focuses on the study of the structure and function of genes in humans.