What Is the Major Difference Between Molecular Genetics Studies and Genome-Wide

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Multiple Choice

What is the major difference between molecular genetics studies and genome-wide association studies?

• A) Genome-wide studies test for individual genes only, whereas traditional molecular genetics studies test many different genes.
• B) Genome-wide studies test individual genes as well as patterns of genes, whereas traditional molecular genetics studies only test individual genes.
• C) Genome-wide studies test patterns of genes only, whereas traditional molecular genetics studies test both individual genes and patterns of genes.
• D) Both genome-wide studies and traditional molecular genetics studies test patterns of genes and individual genes.

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