How Does a Linkage Study Differ from an Association Study

question 57

Multiple Choice

How does a linkage study differ from an association study?

• A) A linkage study starts by examining a specific gene, while an association study starts by studying the entire genome.
• B) An association study starts by examining a specific gene, while a linkage study starts by studying the entire genome.
• C) A linkage study examines multiple individuals of different families, while an association study examines only individuals in a single family.
• D) An association study examines multiple individuals of different families, while a linkage study examines only individuals in a single family.

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