23andMe Gives Customers Plenty of Surprises

23andMe Gives Customers Plenty of Surprises

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the impact of genetic information on personal health and family connections. It highlights the surprise of discovering unknown relatives and the complexities of race and ancestry. The video also explores the debate on whether to know one's genetic predisposition to diseases like Alzheimer's, emphasizing the personal utility of such information for life planning and insurance purposes.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the most surprising findings people encounter through genetic testing?

Their favorite food

Their future career

Unexpected family connections

Their favorite color

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question arises from discovering unexpected ancestry through genetic testing?

What is the best diet?

What is the definition of race?

What is the best exercise routine?

What is the meaning of life?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did James Watson choose not to know his predisposition to Alzheimer's?

He already had a cure

He believed there was nothing he could do about it

He was not interested in genetics

He wanted to keep it a surprise

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two camps of thought regarding knowing genetic predispositions?

Those who prefer cats and those who prefer dogs

Those who believe in astrology and those who don't

Those who want to know everything and those who prefer ignorance

Those who like surprises and those who don't

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do people use genetic information for personal planning?

By changing their favorite color

By creating wills and buying insurance

By choosing a new hobby

By deciding their next vacation