Genes Associated by GWAS Studies Have All of the Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

Genes associated by GWAS studies have all of the following characteristics except?

• A) They have a specific group of alleles that co- occur with a specific trait.
• B) They have a significant probability value statistic.
• C) They have a specific group of alleles that are usually identified by SNPs.
• D) They are most useful when they include both genes that contribute to disease and nearby genetic markers.
• E) They are all located in the same chromosomal region.

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Definitions:

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges, where one atom donates an electron to another, leading to an attraction between the ions.

Covalent Bond

A strong chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons to achieve a fuller outer shell of electrons.

Hydrogen Bond

A weak chemical bond between an electronegative atom, like oxygen or nitrogen, and a hydrogen atom bound to another electronegative atom, contributing to the structure and properties of molecules.

Atoms

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting around them.