What is genetic linkage analysis?
a. conducting microscopic analysis of nerve cell damage
b. exploring the genome of families that have multiple members affected with a disorder
c. educating family members about chances of inheritance
d. locating a gene that is responsible for a disorder or trait
Answer: b.
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