Genes associated by GWAS studies have all of the following characteristics except?
A) They have a specific group of alleles that co- occur with a specific trait.
B) They have a significant probability value statistic.
C) They have a specific group of alleles that are usually identified by SNPs.
D) They are most useful when they include both genes that contribute to disease and nearby genetic markers.
E) They are all located in the same chromosomal region.

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Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) identify genes associated with specific traits or diseases by looking for genetic variants across the genome, not just in one chromosomal region. This means that the genes and markers identified can be located on different chromosomes or in various regions of the same chromosome.

Genes Associated by GWAS Studies Have All of the Following