Suppose that, using linkage analysis, a researcher finds that family members with a high likelihood of developing depression also are very likely to be of below average height. This would mean
A) having depression causes people not to grow as tall as they would if they didn't have depression.
B) the gene for depression is probably located near the gene for height.
C) being short is a contributory factor for depression.
D) height and depression are probably caused by the same gene.

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Linkage analysis suggests that genes located near each other on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together. Therefore, the gene for depression is likely located near the gene for height.

Suppose That, Using Linkage Analysis, a Researcher Finds That Family