When a Scientist Is Attempting to Use Haplotype Analysis to Link

question 26

Multiple Choice

When a scientist is attempting to use haplotype analysis to link a disease-causing allele to a molecular marker, it is important for the marker to be close to the disease-causing allele, otherwise ________ may occur.

• A) additional mutation
• B) crossing over
• C) linkage disequilibrium
• D) founder effect

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