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Chapter 28: 3CP (page 1043)

What is the purpose of cataloging SNPs and doing genome-wide association studies?

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Genome-wide association studies are used to examine SPNs across the genome.

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Genome refers.

Genome refers to the complete genetic complement comprised in an organism-specific cell, tissue, or organism at the given time.

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Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP).

Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) includes in single nucleotides among the population. They constitute the most common type of genetic variation that is used in disease mapping, evolutionary studies, and population genetics. They are mainly present in the non-coding regions of the genome.

Genome-wide association studies are used to examine SNPs across the genome because they represent a promising way to study complex and common diseases in which several genetic variations contribute to the individual’s risk.

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