Which of the Following Can Family, Twin, and Adoption Studies

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can family, twin, and adoption studies NOT identify?

• A)whether a particular form of psychopathology is influenced by genes
• B)the approximate degree of influence of genetics for a specific psychological disorder
• C)the location of a gene associated with psychopathology
• D)whether a particular form of psychopathology is influenced by the environment

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Definitions:

Hydrophobic End

The part of a molecule that repels water, often found in molecules like lipids that have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) ends.

Hydrophilic End

The part of a molecule that is attracted to water, allowing it to dissolve or interact favorably with water molecules.

Condensation Reaction

A reaction in which two monomers are combined covalently through the removal of the equivalent of a water molecule; also called condensation synthesis. Compare with hydrolysis reaction.

Polymer

Large molecules composed of repeated subunits, which may be identical or different, known as monomers.