Question

Sets of genes that contribute to the expression of a behavioral trait are called:

a. mapped genes.

b. quantitative trait loci.

c. recombinant loci.

d.

Answer 1

Sets of genes that contribute to the expression of a behavioural trait are calledmapped genes.

Researchers have utilized high throughput screening technologies or what is called microarray technologies for the purpoose of identifying candidate genes which be associated with an observable characteristic or behaviourand also analyses many genes that are different to the phenotype of interest.