If the DNA Sequences of a Bunch of Individuals from a Family

question 52

Multiple Choice

If the DNA sequences of a bunch of individuals from a family with a history of a specific genetic disease are compared to DNA sequences in a data base, what limits the power of tests to discover the causes of the disease?

• A) The family members aren't independent, reducing the effective sample size.
• B) The family members may have different sequences from the individuals in the database.
• C) The individuals in the database are from different families, reducing the effective sample size.
• D) The individuals in the database may have different sequences from the individuals in the family.

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