SAT Subject Test in Biology

The SAT Subject Test in Biology assesses students' understanding of biological concepts and principles.

Cell Structure and FunctionGenetics and HeredityPhotosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Evolution and Natural SelectionEcology and EcosystemsHuman Body Systems
Biotechnology in MedicineConservation and Environmental ProtectionGenetic Testing and Personalized Medicine
Time Management and PacingProcess of Elimination
Cell Structure and F...Genetics and Heredit...Photosynthesis and C...Evolution and Natura...Ecology and Ecosyste...Human Body SystemsBiotechnology in Med...Conservation and Env...Genetic Testing and ...Time Management and ...Process of Eliminati...
Practical Applications

Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine

Your DNA, Your Health

Advances in genetics allow people to learn about their risk for certain diseases and receive treatments tailored to their unique genetic makeup.

Applications

  • Predictive Testing: Finding out if you carry genes for inherited conditions.
  • Personalized Drugs: Medications designed based on your genetic profile.
  • Ancestry Analysis: Learning about your family's origins and health risks.

Ethical Considerations

Genetic information can help people make health decisions, but it also raises questions about privacy and fairness.

Examples

  • Pharmacogenomics helps doctors choose the safest, most effective medicine for a patient.

  • People use at-home DNA kits to explore their ancestry and health traits.

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Time Management and Pacing