A genome is an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes. Each genome contains all of the information needed to build and maintain the organism. With the advancements made in genetic testing where we can now reveal a person's entire genome, what are some positive and negative effects to society and why?

A genome is an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes. Each genome contains all of the information needed to build and maintain the organism. With the advancements made in genetic testing where we can now reveal a person's entire genome, what are some positive and negative effects to society and why?

Body Structures & Functions Updated

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Chapter22: Genetics And Genetically Linked Diseases

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