The nurse involved in genomics engages in which of the following activities?
A) Studying the entire genome.
B) Studying individual genes.
C) Studying mutations.
D) Studying chemicals that instruct the genome.
A) Studying the entire genome.
Explanation: A) Genomics is a field of science that examines mechanisms of health and disease by studying the entire genome versus individual genes.
B) Genomics is a field of science that examines mechanisms of health and disease by studying the entire genome versus individual genes.
C) Genomics is a field of science that examines mechanisms of health and disease by studying the entire genome versus individual genes. It is not the study of gene mutations.
D) Genomics is a field of science that examines mechanisms of health and disease by studying the entire genome versus individual genes. It is not the study of the chemical compounds that instruct the genome where and when genes are expressed.
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