Which of the Following Is True Regarding Biology and Alcohol

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding biology and alcohol use?

• A)Genes related to the body's ability to break down alcohol in the liver are distributed evenly across the world's populations.
• B)Native Americans have much higher rates of alcohol dependence than many other ethnic groups in the United States because they lack protective genes.
• C)Certain types of genes found primarily in Europeans are correlated with higher rates of alcohol tolerance.
• D)Certain types of genes found primarily in Asians are correlated with lower rates of alcohol dependence.

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Definitions:

Iroquois Confederacy

A historic alliance of six Native American tribes in the northeastern United States, known for their political union and influence on American democratic principles.

European Diseases

Infectious diseases introduced by European explorers and colonists to indigenous populations in the Americas, leading to significant demographic declines due to lack of immunity.

Tribal Lands

Designated areas of land that are recognized as being under the control and management of Native American tribes.