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The emerging field of genetics can help the process of healthcare in many ways, such as diagnosing and treating diseases.

Genetics can aid doctors in diagnosing diseases by

A. treating only malfunctioning organs in the body.

B. synthesizing new DNA from RNA sequences.

C. detecting defective genes in the body.

D. changing a person's entire genetic code.

Answer 1

Genetic testing, also known as DNA testing, allows the genetic diagnosis of vulnerabilities to inherited diseases.

Diagnostic testing: Diagnostic testing is used to diagnose or rule out a specific genetic or chromosomal condition. In many cases, genetic testing is used to confirm a diagnosis when a particular condition is suspected based on physical mutations and symptoms. Diagnostic testing can be performed at any time during a person's life, but is not available for all genes or all genetic conditions. The results of a diagnostic test can influence a person's choices about health care and the management of the disease.

Answer 2

So the awnswer would be C, because Diagnostic testing is used to diagnose or rule out a specific genetic or chromosomal condition.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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