Explain the genome-wide association method, and how it has been used to help identify genetic variations of diseases.
What will be an ideal response?
Researchers obtained DNA from those who had the disease (such as glaucoma or Alzheimer's) and those who did not have the disease. Then, they purified the DNA and determined markers of genetic variation. If the genetic variation was more frequent in those with the disease, then that would point to the region in the genome connected to that disease.
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a. development of her ovaries b. development of her breasts c. development of her vagina d. development of her uterus
You didn't notice the sensation of your socks rubbing against your skin prior to reading this question because of the sensory process known as
A. stereopsis. B. timbre. C. sensory adaptation. D. somato-vestibular transduction.
When conducting research with Alzheimer's disease caregivers, why is it necessary to have an
"illness control group"? A) To determine if your sample is demographically representative of caregivers in general. B) To ensure the patients really have Alzheimer's disease. C) To see if there is something uniquely stressful about caring for these particular clients or patients. D) All of the above.
Which is the typical developmental path for self-esteem?
a. A decline in early childhood followed by an increase through adulthood b. A decline in middle childhood until age 12 or 13 followed by an increase in adolescence c. A steady increase in self-esteem from early childhood through adulthood d. Low in early childhood, high in middle childhood, low in adolescence