____________________ could one day be used to screen an individual's genome to reveal genetic predispositions to diseases

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Genome scanning

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What will be an ideal response?

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The inner layer of a blood vessel is the endothelium.

a. true b. false

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Which of the following statements about antibiotic resistance in bacteria is NOT true?

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