The majority of direct-to-consumer genetic tests: A) must be obtained through a doctor B) makes medical diagnosis directly available to people C) are only available for conditions in which the test results are highly conclusive and reliable. D) analyzes associations found between particular gene sequences and increased risk for conditions

The majority of direct-to-consumer genetic tests: A) must be obtained through a doctor B) makes medical diagnosis directly available to people C) are only available for conditions in which the test results are highly conclusive and reliable. D) analyzes associations found between particular gene sequences and increased risk for conditions

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8) The majority of direct-to-consumer genetic tests:

A) must be obtained through a doctor
B) makes medical diagnosis directly available to people
C) are only available for conditions in which the test results are highly conclusive and reliable.
D) analyzes associations found between particular gene sequences and increased risk for conditions

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