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Set 10 Human Genetic Mapping Genome Wide Association Stud

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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What molecular genetics term is used for making a connection between the gene as it relates to a phenotype and the gene in terms of its DNA sequence?

A) Linkage
B) Mapping
C) Genome-wide association
D) Positional cloning

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Question 2

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The On-line Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database is an important resource for human genetics. Most of the content in OMIM relates to monogenic diseases. Which of the following conditions are not generally thought to be monogenic? Please select all that apply.

A) Hypertension
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Type 2 diabetes
D) Huntington disease

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Question 3

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Genetic analysis in model organisms such as Drosophila cannot easily be replicated in humans. Which of the following factors are true of Drosophila but not humans? Please select all that apply.

A) Short generation times
B) Crossovers between homologous chromosomes
C) Large numbers of offspring
D) Haploid gametes

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