Which statement regarding human DNA sequences is accurate?
1. Only 2% of human DNA is different among the different ethnicities.
2. Due to enzyme polymorphism, Hispanics are less likely to metabolize codeine to morphine.
3. Even though human genetic differences are small, significant differences can be seen with drug metabolism.
4. Asian Americans are the ethnic group known to be slow acetylators.
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Rationale 1: Human DNA differences of only 0.2% can produce significant differences in the way drugs are handled within the body.
Rationale 2: Asian Americans are less likely to metabolize codeine to morphine.
Rationale 3: Human DNA differences of only 0.2% can produce significant differences in the way drugs are handled within the body.
Rationale 4: Caucasians are known to be slow acetylators.
Global Rationale: Human DNA differences of only 0.2% can produce significant differences in the way drugs are handled within the body. Asian Americans are less likely to metabolize codeine to morphine, and Caucasians are known to be slow acetylators.
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