Which Statement About the Role of Genes in Abnormal Behavior

question 217

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the role of genes in abnormal behavior is FALSE?

• A) Genes probably play no part in mental disorders.
• B) The Human Genome Project, completed in 2000, helped identify the precise contribution of various genes to mental disorders.
• C) Each human cell contains approximately 20,000 genes, some of which may contribute to mental disorders.
• D) In most cases, several genes combine to help produce dysfunctional behavior.

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Periodic Table

A tabular arrangement of chemical elements organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

Polar Covalent Bond

A type of chemical bond where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms, resulting in a distribution of charge.

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Carbon-Hydrogen Bond

A chemical bond between carbon and hydrogen atoms, foundational to organic molecules.