Which of the following statements about Genome-wide association studies is NOT true? Group of answer choices Genome-wide association studies only became possible in the past 5-10 years when methods such as SNP-chip and whole genome sequencing were invented. When DNA variations are linked to a trait through a genome-wide association study, they always exhibit an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. Genome-wide association studies are useful because they can identify alleles that have small effects on multifactorial traits. A genome-wide association study is an approach that involves testing genetic variations in the genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease.
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