In Large Scale, Genome-Wide Association Studies in Humans, What Types

question 51

Multiple Choice

In large scale, genome-wide association studies in humans, what types of genetic markers do researchers look for?

• A) lengthy sequences that might be shared by most members of a population
• B) SNPs where one allele is found more often in persons with a particular disorder than in healthy controls
• C) SNPs where one allele is found in families with a particular introns sequence
• D) SNPs where one allele is found in two or more adjacent genes

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