Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics Quiz

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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?

Genetic Toxicology 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?

Pharmacogenomics Signup and view all the answers

What does pharmacogenetics investigate in relation to drug response?

The role of individual genetic variations Signup and view all the answers

What does pharmacogenomics aim to achieve in drug treatment?

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

Which of the following does genetic toxicology primarily assess?

The potential of agents to induce mutations Signup and view all the answers

What role does genetic toxicology play in evaluating safety?

Evaluating the safety of all substances Signup and view all the answers

What are mutations?

Changes in DNA sequence among individuals Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of mutations?

SNPs, sequence repeats, insertions, and deletions Signup and view all the answers

What does genotoxicity refer to?

The ability of agents to alter genetic material Signup and view all the answers

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

There is no difference Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of genetic toxicology?

The potential of agents to induce mutations Signup and view all the answers

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

Assessing the genotoxicity of environmental factors Signup and view all the answers