Because Looking for Candidate Genes for Particular Phenotypes Does Not

question 18

Multiple Choice

Because looking for candidate genes for particular phenotypes does not result in complete findings, contemporary functional geneticists often use

• A) genomewide association studies (GWAS).
• B) partial gene testing (PGT).
• C) dual gene association (DGA).
• D) chromosome deletion techniques (CDT).

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Definitions:

Organic Molecules

Molecules that contain carbon and are typically found in living systems, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Miller

A term often associated with the Miller-Urey experiment, which simulated early Earth conditions and demonstrated that organic compounds could be formed from inorganic substances.

Herbaceous Plants

Plants that do not have woody stems and typically die back to the ground level at the end of the growing season.

Woody Plants

Plants that produce wood as their structural tissue and typically have perennial growth.