Does Research Support the Assumption That There Is a "Schizophrenia

question 37

Multiple Choice

Does research support the assumption that there is a "schizophrenia gene"?

• A) No, schizophrenia is probably a polygenic disorder, and researchers have not pinpointed the exact gene yet.
• B) No, schizophrenia is a polygenic disorder, and we know the exact genes.
• C) Yes, schizophrenia is a monogenic disorder, although we don't know the exact gene yet.
• D) Yes, schizophrenia is a monogenic disorder, and we know the exact gene.

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