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What is often an early step in identifying the actual genes that cause the trait variation?
Mapping the QTLs
What is a Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL)?
A region of DNA associated with a particular phenotypic trait
What does the number of QTLs which explain variation in the phenotypic trait indicate?
The genetic architecture of a trait
What does it mean when a trait is controlled by many genes of small effect?
The trait is polygenic
Which traits typically underlie QTLs?
Continuous traits
Test your knowledge on Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) with this quiz! Learn about the definition, mapping, and identification of QTLs, and discover how they play a crucial role in understanding the genetic basis of quantitative traits in populations of organisms.
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