A segregation analysis of a large set of randomly selected f

A segregation analysis of a large set of randomly selected families suggests weak evidence for a genetic influence of obesity. The investigators split their families into two groups, based on the median age of the probands. Results indicate a substantial genetic influence on obesity among the late-onset group of families, but no significant genetic influence on obesity among the early-onset group of families. You intend to map the genes (or gene) that influence(s) risk of obesity. Would you measure risk factors among family members? If so, which risk factors would you measure?

Solution

Obestity is clearly a herditary acquirement to an individual.

We still have the full power to control it by engaging in rigorous and systematic physical exercises.

There are a multiple risk factors which can be examined for our case of study. The things I would like to analyse is Social Economic status.

Obesity can be directly related to the wealth of a family. We may think that it is absurd statement to think. But, yes the possibilities are way too high.

When a person is really well off they have no need to work or maintain their physical stature unless they are in the film business.

Wealthy people also are provided with decadent food of all range and all nationalites. They have no reason to decline or give up fancy full fat eating habits.