QTL Mapping Determines the Relationship Between Genes for Quantitative Traits

question 2

Multiple Choice

QTL mapping determines the relationship between genes for quantitative traits and which of the following?

• A) the centromere
• B) transposon sites
• C) structural genes
• D) molecular markers such as RFLPs

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Wilcoxon Rank Test

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Nonparametric Tests

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Degrees of Freedom

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