Suppose That, Using Linkage Analysis, a Researcher Finds That Family

question 117

Multiple Choice

Suppose that, using linkage analysis, a researcher finds that family members with a high likelihood of developing depression also are very likely to be of below average height. This would mean

• A) having depression causes people not to grow as tall as they would if they didn't have depression.
• B) the gene for depression is probably located near the gene for height.
• C) being short is a contributory factor for depression.
• D) height and depression are probably caused by the same gene.

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