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In the context of genomic prediction, what does a higher effective population size (Ne) in humans mean compared to cattle?

In dairy cattle, which design is most commonly used for QTL detection?

Fine-mapping QTLs typically reduces the confidence interval, leading to more precise QTL identification.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between LD and physical distance on a chromosome?

Order: Antibiotic 15mcg/kg IV every 6 hours for a child weighing 41.8 lb.  How many mcg of antibiotic will the child receive with each dose? ______ mcg

Question 1 (10 points) Solve the given differential equation by using an appropriate substitution.

The first four questions build upon the previous answer and use the information and order.  Use the previous answers to progress to the next questions.The recommended dosage of mezlocillin (Mezlin) for an adult with a serious infection is 200 to 300 mg/kg/day given in four to six divided dosages. The adult weighs 175 lb.Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated. What is the maximum 24-hr dosage range for the 175-lb adult in milligrams?   Round to nearest tenth.         _________________ mg/day               

Question 5 (10 points) Give the largest interval over which the general solution is defined and find the general solution for the given linear 1st order differential equation.

Why is functional validation considered a critical step in QTN identification?

Which gene was identified as a QTN for milk yield and composition in cattle?