Practice Pharmacogenomics - 4.4.2.4 | Chapter 4: Biotechnology and Its Applications | ICSE Class 12 Biology
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Question 1

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What is pharmacogenomics?

💡 Hint: Think about how individual differences in genetics can change medication effectiveness.

Question 2

Easy

Name one gene commonly involved in pharmacogenomics.

💡 Hint: Consider drugs like blood thinners and how they're used.

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Question 1

What does pharmacogenomics study?

  • How drugs interact with other drugs
  • How genes affect drug responses
  • How diseases affect genetic information

💡 Hint: Think about the role of genetics in treatment effectiveness.

Question 2

True or False: Pharmacogenomics can help predict adverse drug reactions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on personalized medicine.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A patient is prescribed a common antidepressant. Explain how pharmacogenomic testing could identify the appropriate dosage for this patient.

💡 Hint: Consider genetic variations' effects on drug metabolism.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of widespread genetic testing for pharmacogenomics on healthcare costs and patient access.

💡 Hint: Think about both positive and negative outcomes on systems in place.

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