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NSG 533 Pathophysiology Exam 2 2025 Questions and Answers What is genetics? - ....ANSWER ...-Study of inherited traits and variations; examination of a particular/small group of gene(s); focused/individual picture What is genomics? - ....ANSWER ...-Total genetic composition of organism/species; analysis of entire species genome; broad view Gene - ....ANSWER ...-Basic unit of heredity that codes for specific protein leading to a characteristic or function Allele - ....ANSWER ...-One version of a gene at a given location along a chromosome Mutant alleles - ....ANSWER ...-Can be: -disease causing mutations -polymorphism (alterations with normal gene function) -variant of unknown significance Phenotype - ....ANSWER ...-Observable physical / biochemical characteristics of gene expression; clinical presentation Variability is a good reason because - ....ANSWER ...--maintains robust population -homogeneity weakens d/t inability to adapt …FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1