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Which field focuses on the role of individual genetic variations in drug response?

  • Genetic Toxicology
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacogenetics (correct)
  • What is the main goal of pharmacogenomics?

  • To personalize drug treatment based on an individual's genetic makeup (correct)
  • To guide drug prescribing decisions for specific individuals
  • To study the variations in a targeted gene
  • To explore genetic damage and mutations caused by exposure to various agents
  • What does pharmacogenomics consider when studying drug response?

  • Genetic damage and mutations
  • Interactions between multiple genes (correct)
  • Single gene variations
  • Genetic markers
  • Which field examines the genetic damage and mutations caused by exposure to various agents?

    <p>Genetic Toxicology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of genetic information to guide the choice of drug and dose on an individual basis called?

    <p>Pharmacogenomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pharmacogenetics investigate in relation to drug response?

    <p>The role of individual genetic variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pharmacogenomics aim to achieve in drug treatment?

    <p>To personalize drug treatment based on an individual's genetic makeup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does genetic toxicology primarily assess?

    <p>The potential of agents to induce mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does genetic toxicology play in evaluating safety?

    <p>Evaluating the safety of all substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are mutations?

    <p>Changes in DNA sequence among individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the sources of mutations?

    <p>SNPs, sequence repeats, insertions, and deletions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does genotoxicity refer to?

    <p>The ability of agents to alter genetic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between individuals, groups, and populations in terms of mutations?

    <p>There is no difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of genetic toxicology?

    <p>The potential of agents to induce mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of genetic toxicology in evaluating environmental factors?

    <p>Assessing the genotoxicity of environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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