Why Are Regions Between Genes (Intergenic Regions) Often Chosen as Mapping

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why are regions between genes (intergenic regions) often chosen as mapping markers in genome-wide association studies? Please select all that apply.

• A) Intergenic regions are usually not under positive or negative selection
• B) Polymorphism frequency in intergenic regions is usually unaffected by the health of the individuals
• C) Intergenic regions are less likely to contain crossovers during meiosis
• D) Variation in intergenic regions is more strongly linked to ethnicity than is variation in genic regions

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