Question 1

Epigenetics relates not to the genome sequence itself, but to the inherited pattern of gene expression regulated by modifications to DNA.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In addition to the genome sequence, the role of _______________, the microbiome, and modulation of gene expression by dietary factors must also be considered in the overall scope of genome-nutrient interactions.

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Question 3

What initiative was formed to establish a coordinated evidence-based process for evaluating genetic tests and translating genomic applications that are in transition from research to both clinical and public health applications?

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A)  ​The Human Genome Project 
B)  ​The Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention 
C)  ​The Accountability of Clinical and Public Health Applications 
D)  ​Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 
E)  ​The Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine

Question 4

Discuss the sex chromosomes.

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Question 5

"Junk DNA" appears to play an important role in:

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A)  ​stimulating cognitive awareness 
B)  ​regulating gene expression 
C)  ​enhancing reproductive fitness 
D)  ​modulating lifespan 
E)  ​triggering psychic phenomena

Question 6

Like DNA methylation, histone modification is a form of epigenetic regulation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the link between genetics and obesity.

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Question 8

Dietary fats interact with various _______________ to influence outcomes.

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Question 9

In addition to advice on specific nutrients and foods, what should the registered dietician tell Mrs. G to avoid or limit in order to lower her risk of this specific polymorphism?

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A)  ​physical exercise 
B)  ​alcohol 
C)  ​polyunsaturated fat 
D)  ​fructose 
E)  ​sucrose

Question 10

How many pairs of chromosomes comprise the human genome?

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A)  ​23 
B)  ​22 
C)  ​21 
D)  ​20 
E)  ​19

Question 11

The nitrogenous bases include adenine and _______________ (both purines), as well as thymine and _______________.

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Question 12

_______________ determine which patients will benefit or fail to benefit from specific diet prescriptions.

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Question 13

Dietary modification, such as avoidance of phenylalanine, is effective for _______________ diseases, such as PKU.

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Question 14

Cancer can result from genome-wide _______________ due to inappropriate gene activation and chromosomal instability.

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Question 15

The coding strand of DNA that serves as the template for mRNA synthesis is known as the _______________ strand.

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Question 16

What gene mutation is responsible for familial hypercholesterolemia?

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A)  ​cholesterol generating gene 
B)  ​fatty acid assimilating gene 
C)  ​HDL-receptor gene 
D)  ​VLDL-receptor gene 
E)  ​LDL-receptor gene

Question 17

When did James Watson and Francis Crick describe the double-helical structure of DNA?

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A)  ​1945 
B)  ​1953 
C)  ​1965 
D)  ​1972 
E)  ​1980

Question 18

What gender and genotype is most likely to be responsive to dietary and other lifestyle interventions to minimize cardiovascular disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​male APOE ε3 carriers 
B)  ​female APOE ε3 carriers 
C)  ​male APOE ε4 carriers 
D)  ​female APOE ε4 carriers 
E)  ​male APOE ε5 carriers

Question 19

A diet high in what foods can potentially lower Mrs. G's risk of this genetically linked disease?

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A)  ​red beets and apples 
B)  ​strawberries and kiwis 
C)  ​cauliflower and carrots 
D)  ​celery and onions 
E)  ​watermelon and pineapple

Question 20

Outline the differences between nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics.

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Exam 10: Nutritional Genomics