“People curious enough about their ancestors to
submit their DNA may not be aware of unintended
consequences that could lie ahead. The information
in an individual’s DNA might unlock family secrets—
known or unknown, for better or worse. Or a
mutation in an individual’s genetic makeup could
indicate that he or she is vulnerable to health
problems that an insurance company might not
agree to cover in the future.”
What can you infer about DNA testing based on this information?
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Responses
Some things that can be revealed by genetic testing may upset people or cause serious problems.
Some things that can be revealed by genetic testing may upset people or cause serious problems.
All the information that people can get from at-home DNA tests is helpful and welcome to the people it concerns.
All the information that people can get from at-home DNA tests is helpful and welcome to the people it concerns.
Some DNA tests are very inaccurate, which means that people could get false information.
Some DNA tests are very inaccurate, which means that people could get false information.
1 answer
The correct inference based on the information provided is:
Some things that can be revealed by genetic testing may upset people or cause serious problems.
The passage discusses the potential for DNA testing to uncover family secrets and health vulnerabilities, implying that this information can have negative consequences.
