Compared to Standard Linkage Analysis Methods,what Is an Advantage of the Affected

question 5

Multiple Choice

Compared to standard linkage analysis methods,what is an advantage of the affected sib pair method for gene hunting in complex traits?

• A) Smaller samples are required
• B) You can use two affected individuals from one family
• C) No model specification is required for the mode of inheritance
• D) Siblings who are discordant for the trait provide information for the analysis
• E) Fewer markers need to be genotyped

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Decision

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