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Question: In an attempt to map a newly discovered mutation that may contribute to autism a study was made of a small, isolated population on the west coast of the Black Sea. The population was screened for symptoms of autism and for an SNP marker with two alleles (A1 and A2). The results are shown below. a. Do you believe the gene contribution to autism and the marker A1 are linked? b. Briefly explain your reasoning.
Genotype Autism patients Normal
A1/A2 46 181
A2/A2 14 542

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