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Multiple Choice

It is estimated that 4.6% of SNPs and about 17% of all genes can be defined as pleiotropic.Which of the following might be a significant lesson for a consumer of genetic information based on this finding?

A) A test identifying a gene for a disease might actually be a test for a different disorder instead.
B) Any variant that we gain information about might in the future be found to associate with a more stigmatizing condition.
C) A physician might be treating the major condition but not notice even more deleterious outcomes.
D) The classification of my genetic disorder might be incorrect.
E) Sequencing of the candidate gene might find the wrong expected functional significance.