THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
THE HUMAN GENOME
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True
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False
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Detailed explanation-1: -Title I of GINA prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in health coverage. Title II of GINA prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in employment.
Detailed explanation-2: -Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), which prohibits genetic information discrimination in employment, took effect on November 21, 2009. Under Title II of GINA, it is illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information.
Detailed explanation-3: -For example, sickle cell anemia is associated with African-Americans, and predisposition for breast cancer has been associated by some with Ashkenazi Jews, even though it is not clear that they as a group are at greater risk.
Detailed explanation-4: -This law makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.