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mckennatimberlake

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on: Jul 8, 2018
The father of genetics is:
 
  a. Charles Darwin
  b. Gregor Mendel
  c. James Watson
  d. Francis Galton

Question 2

A congressional mandate for the addition of folic acid to cereals in the United States to reduce neural tube defects in infants addresses which level of prevention?
 
  a. Primary prevention
  b. Secondary prevention
  c. Tertiary prevention
  d. Assessment


heinisk01

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Gregor Mendel is considered to be the father of genetics. Charles Darwin expounded on theories of evolution. Francis Galton performed family studies using twins to understand the influence of heredity on various human characteristics. James Watson was the co-discoverer of DNA.

Answer to Question 2

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Primary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease, injury, or disability.


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