NUR2392 Exam 1: Modules 1-3 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
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The study of individual genes and how they are passed
Genetics
from parents to offspring.
The study of genomes and how they interact with each
Genomics
other and the environment.
A person's specific genetic makeup, inherited from their
Genotype
parents.
The physical or observable characteristics of a person's
Phenotype
genotype.
A heritable change in a DNA sequence that may cause
Mutation
disease.
The study of how a person's genotype affects their re-
Pharmacogenetics
sponse to medications.
A diagrammatic representation of family history used in
Pedigree
genetic assessments.
The study of changes in gene expression by environmental
Epigenetics or personal health factors that do not alter the DNA se-
quence.
A person who has one altered copy of a gene mutation
Carrier
and may pass it on.
A shift from treating disease based on symptoms to tar-
Genomic Era
geting disease based on the patient's genetic makeup.
A group of disorders caused by inherited gene mutations
Hereditary Cancer Syndrome
that increase the risk of certain cancers.
Clues in a family history that may indicate a hereditary
Pedigree Red Flags
cancer syndrome.
A process that helps individuals understand and adapt
Genetic Counseling to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of
, genetic contributions to
disease.
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The study of individual genes and how they are passed
Genetics
from parents to offspring.
The study of genomes and how they interact with each
Genomics
other and the environment.
A person's specific genetic makeup, inherited from their
Genotype
parents.
The physical or observable characteristics of a person's
Phenotype
genotype.
A heritable change in a DNA sequence that may cause
Mutation
disease.
The study of how a person's genotype affects their re-
Pharmacogenetics
sponse to medications.
A diagrammatic representation of family history used in
Pedigree
genetic assessments.
The study of changes in gene expression by environmental
Epigenetics or personal health factors that do not alter the DNA se-
quence.
A person who has one altered copy of a gene mutation
Carrier
and may pass it on.
A shift from treating disease based on symptoms to tar-
Genomic Era
geting disease based on the patient's genetic makeup.
A group of disorders caused by inherited gene mutations
Hereditary Cancer Syndrome
that increase the risk of certain cancers.
Clues in a family history that may indicate a hereditary
Pedigree Red Flags
cancer syndrome.
A process that helps individuals understand and adapt
Genetic Counseling to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of
, genetic contributions to
disease.
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