If Bipolar Disorder Is Genetically Linked, Then Which of the Following

question 214

Multiple Choice

If bipolar disorder is genetically linked, then which of the following research findings, if obtained, would be the least likely?

• A) Genetic markers on chromosomes are exclusively linked to bipolar disorder.
• B) Children of biological parents with bipolar disorder are more likely to have the disorder than children of adoptive parents who have the disorder.
• C) A person who has an identical twin with bipolar disorder has a greater risk of developing the disorder compared to a person who has a fraternal twin with the disorder.
• D) The rate of bipolar disorder has increased steadily over the past decade.

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