After Locating a Genome Region Likely to Include a QTL

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Essay

After locating a genome region likely to include a QTL, what must be found in this region?

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Definitions:

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins originating from a single fertilized egg, resulting in genetically identical individuals.

Genes

Units of DNA that are responsible for determining the characteristics and traits that are inherited from parents to offspring.

Chromosome

A structure within the cell nucleus made up of DNA and proteins that contains the genetic material of an organism.

Alleles

Variants of a gene that occur at the same place on a chromosome, contributing to the diversity of genetically influenced traits.