Studies That Look for Patterns of Inheritance of Genetic Markers

question 165

Multiple Choice

Studies that look for patterns of inheritance of genetic markers in large families in which a particular condition is common are called:

• A)experimental studies.
• B)psychometric studies.
• C)linkage studies.
• D)naturalistic observation studies.

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Definitions:

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