What is the purpose of a pharmacogenomic test?

a. Detection of variants of genes or gene expression patterns affecting drug metabolism

b. Design of new pharmaceutical products

c. Recommendation of vitamins and dietary supplements based on an individualÕs genotype

d. Diagnosis of inherited disease

e. Early identification of cancer

Answer: a) Detection of variants of genes or gene expression patterns affecting drug metabolism

Explanation: Pharmacogenomic test is the test that describes about the medical study of a response from a person by the affect of the drug and its effect on genes. It basically uses the property to find the correct drug metabolism which is safe for a particular person and can be used for the medication purpose. Therefore, the correct option is option (a)