Scientists have some initial evidence that the differences in the gene that codes for one form of the alpha subunit of HIF (HIF-1α) seem to affect athletic performance. Elite athletes in endurance sports had a higher frequency of one form of the gene, whereas a different form of the gene was more frequent in power-oriented athletes like weight lifters. Would you want to know your genotype for HIF-1αto help you decide what types of physical activities you might want to pursue? Why or why not?

Scientists have some initial evidence that the differences in the gene that codes for one form of the alpha subunit of HIF (HIF-1α) seem to affect athletic performance. Elite athletes in endurance sports had a higher frequency of one form of the gene, whereas a different form of the gene was more frequent in power-oriented athletes like weight lifters. Would you want to know your genotype for HIF-1αto help you decide what types of physical activities you might want to pursue? Why or why not?