According to the Research of Irving Gottesman, Which of the Following

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to the research of Irving Gottesman, which of the following children are at highest risk of developing schizophrenia?

• A)A child with two biological parents and a monozygotic (MZ)twin who are schizophrenic
• B)A child with two adoptive parents and a monozygotic (MZ)twin who are schizophrenic
• C)A child with two biological parents and a dizygotic (DZ)twin who are schizophrenic
• D)A child with one biological parent and a dizygotic (DZ)twin who are schizophrenic

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Definitions:

Frameshift Mutation

A genetic mutation caused by insertions or deletions of a number of nucleotides that is not divisible by three, leading to a shift in the reading frame of codons and potentially altering protein function.

Phenotypic Plasticity

The potential of an organism to transform its observable traits in adaptation to environmental variations.

Genetic Polymorphisms

The occurrence of two or more distinct forms of a gene within a population, contributing to genetic diversity.

Environmental Stimuli

External cues or changes in the environment that can elicit responses from organisms, affecting their behavior, physiology, and development.