Which of the following techniques, tools, or activities would be most directly connected to identifying the genetic variants associated with a complex human disease like schizophrenia?
A) Determining the metabolome
B) Selective inactivation
C) Metagenomics
D) Haplotype mapping
E) Performing a pseudogene screen

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Haplotype mapping involves identifying common patterns of genetic variation (haplotypes) in a population and linking these with a particular disease or trait. This technique has been used to identify genetic variants associated with complex diseases like schizophrenia.

Which of the Following Techniques, Tools, or Activities Would Be