Genetic Association Between a Genetic Variant and a Trait Means

question 32

Multiple Choice

Genetic association between a genetic variant and a trait means _______.

• A) that the genetic variant is not relevant to the trait
• B) that the associated genetic variant causes the trait/condition
• C) that individuals with an associated allele are certain to have the trait
• D) that the trait/condition is caused by a single allele
• E) that individuals with an associated allele are more likely than those without the allele to have the trait

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