How Does Genome Wide Association (GWA) Mapping Differ from Quantitative

question 6

Multiple Choice

How does genome wide association (GWA) mapping differ from quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping?

• A) GWA mapping samples individuals from within a single population.
• B) GWA mapping crosses individuals from genetically divergent populations.
• C) QTL mapping searches for markers associated with expression of a trait.
• D) GWA mapping can identify the specific gene in that causes a trait.

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