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Set 22 Quantitative Genetics

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Question 1

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Analysis of specific genetic contributions to quantitative traits has been done by

A)altering the environment of individuals and observing phenotype alterations.
B)completing sequencing of specific genes for various species.
C)measuring VG by adding VA,VD,and VI.
D)conducting ANOVA on genetic markers and phenotypes to identify linkage to QTLs.
E)measuring specific environmental effects,such as sunlight,on phenotype.

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Question 2

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When graphing a distribution of phenotypes for a continuous trait,a broad curve implies

A)little variation in the phenotypes.
B)a large standard deviation.
C)a small variance.
D)a large correlation coefficient.
E)a zero regression line slope.

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Question 3

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The distribution of continuous traits can best be described as

A)linear.
B)bell-shaped.
C)hyperbolic.
D)logarithmic.
E)bimodal.

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