In a Genetic Association Study,what Does an Odds Ratio Represent

question 8

Multiple Choice

In a genetic association study,what does an odds ratio represent?

• A) The ratio of those with a particular allele who manifest a trait versus those with the allele who do not manifest the trait
• B) The risk of manifesting a trait in those with a particular allele compared to the risk of manifesting the trait in those without the allele
• C) The risk of the trait in those with the major allele versus the risk in those with the minor allele
• D) The genetic risk that you will have a particular trait versus the environmental risk that you will have the same trait
• E) The likelihood that someone with both genetic and environmental risks will express a trait versus the likelihood when they have neither risk

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