Pharmacogenomics is specifically defined as the study of:
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Correct answer: How the entire genome influences drug response
While pharmacogenetics usually refers to the study of individual gene-drug interactions, pharmacogenomics is a broader term encompassing the entire genome and how systemic genetic variation dictates drug efficacy and toxicity.
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