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Gene mapping is the process of determining the ______ for a particular biological trait.

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locus

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Locus

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The correct options are
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locus

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Locus

The main steps in genetic mapping are

(i) Identifying the locus responsible through a genome-wide search

(ii) Sequencing the region in cases and controls to define causal mutation(s)

(iii) Studying the molecular and cellular functions of the genes

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