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What do quantitative genetics and molecular genetics focus on?
Quantitative genetics focuses on phenotypes that vary continuously, while molecular genetics examines genes at the molecular levels.
How are polygenic scores created?
Polygenic scores are created by combining SNPs weighted by their association with a trait.
What is the purpose of studying DNA in molecular genomics?
The purpose is to genotype single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and correlate them with traits.
How are SNPs genotyped?
SNPs are genotyped using fluorescent markers to tag bases in DNA (A -C-G-T).
What is the main purpose of finding SNPs associated with complex traits and common disorders?
The purpose is to identify correlations between alleles and quantitative traits or common disorders in the population.
What are the unique characteristics of polygenic scores?
Polygenic scores are 100% reliable, unbiased, have a one-time cost, and can be predicted from birth.
Test your understanding of main concepts in molecular genetics and psychology, including SNPs, genome-wide association, polygenic scores, and psychological applications. Explore the differences between quantitative genetics and molecular genetics, and learn about creating polygenic scores.
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