One Gene Scan of 40,000 People Worldwide Identified a Variant

question 52

Multiple Choice

One gene scan of 40,000 people worldwide identified a variant of a gene called FTO. This gene nearly doubles the risk of

• A) neophobia.
• B) a low set point.
• C) erotic plasticity.
• D) obesity.

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