Genetic tests have greatly enhanced our understanding of complex human diseases. However, there are still some limitations. Select the caveats of current genetic tests when analyzing common complex human diseases.

a. can only identify most common variantsb. cannot detect specific genetic defects in individualsc. cannot map an individual/'s common genetic mutationsd. cannot account for potential environmental effectse. provide only a diagnosis and not a cure

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Isaiah Gonzalez

Biology

26 October, 16:13

Genetic tests have greatly enhanced our understanding of complex human diseases. However, there are still some limitations. Select the caveats of current genetic tests when analyzing common complex human diseases.

a. can only identify most common variantsb. cannot detect specific genetic defects in individualsc. cannot map an individual/'s common genetic mutationsd. cannot account for potential environmental effectse. provide only a diagnosis and not a cure

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Alfonso Diaz · Answer 1

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Genetic tests are mainly useful in determining the underlying factors of the sickness. The tests don't always provide the cure for such sickness and the sickness are always complex and difficult to comprehend which is the reason why most individuals/patients are scared and anxious to get tested because there is no guarantee for getting total cure.