Which of the Following Is True About the FTO Gene

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the FTO gene and obesity?

• A) People with the FTO gene will be obese
• B) Scientists know exactly how the FTO gene leads to obesity
• C) Individuals with a specific variant of the FTO gene are a little over 1.5 times as likely to be obese
• D) All of these are true

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Definitions:

Adhesion

Adhesion refers to the process by which cells or substances stick to each other or to surfaces, playing a crucial role in many biological functions and processes.

Cohesion

The phenomenon where similar molecules are drawn to each other, resulting in them sticking together due to their mutual attraction.

Surface Tension

The cohesive force at the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the uneven attraction between molecules at the surface and those in the bulk of the liquid.

Adhesion

The force that holds molecules of different substances together, important in various biological and physical processes.