Genes associated by GWAS studies have all of the following characteristics except?

a. They have a specific group of alleles that are usually identified by SNPs.
b. They have a significant probability value statistic.
c. They have a specific group of alleles that co-occur with a specific trait.
d. They are most useful when they include both genes that contribute to disease and nearby genetic markers.
e. They are all located in the same chromosomal region.


Answer: e. They are all located in the same chromosomal region.

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