Two Genes Have a Lod Score of 1

question 41

Multiple Choice

Two genes have a lod score of 1.2. This indicates that the two genes are most likely __________.

• A) moderately linked
• B) loosely linked
• C) tightly linked
• D) on separate chromosomes
• E) in separate genomes

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Definitions:

Depolarization

The process in which a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative, leading towards an action potential in nerve and muscle cells.

Heart Rate

is the number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute, indicating cardiovascular fitness and overall health.

Myocardial Infarction

A medical condition also known as a heart attack, caused by the interruption of blood flow to the heart muscle.

Q-T Interval

The period on an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents the time between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave, reflecting the time it takes for the ventricles to depolarize and repolarize.