A nurse is interested in studying the functions and interactions of the genes in the human genome. What branch of science should this nurse pursue?
A.
Biology
B.
Genetics
C.
Genomics
D.
Inheritance
ANS: C
Genomics is the study of the functions and interactions of all the genes in the genome. Genetics is the study of single genes and their effects. Both are subsets of biology, which is the study of life and living matter. Inheritance is the way in which genetic material is passed on to subsequent generations.
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