With the multitudes of genetic tests and bioinformatic databases available to clinicians and researchers, diagnosis via genetic information is becoming more common. Which of the following is a major concern with regard to genetic testing?
A) Parents and clinicians will use prenatal genome sequencing in a responsible manner.
B) Genetic discrimination is easy to define and prevent.
C) A negative result in a genetic test means a person will never get the disease.
D) There are genetic tests for diseases that currently have no treatment.
Answer: D
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