DrRitter Is a Geneticist

question 82

Multiple Choice

Dr.Ritter is a geneticist.He is conducting research to identify the "happy" gene; in other words,a single gene that determines our happiness.What advice might you give him?

• A)With the use of molecular studies,he should be able to identify the gene responsible for happiness.
• B)If he relies heavily on twin studies,especially twins reared apart,he should be successful in identifying the "happy" gene.
• C)Understand that most personality traits are determined by multiple factors,and therefore isolating a single gene related to happiness is unlikely.
• D)If he is willing to combine molecular genetics with the newest brain imaging techniques,he should be able to isolate the "happy" gene.

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Definitions:

Narcoleptic Episode

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