Recently, a Mutation for a Gene for a Synthetic Enzyme

question 27

Multiple Choice

Recently, a mutation for a gene for a synthetic enzyme of a neurotransmitter has shown to be related to Tourette's syndrome. This is more evidence that this neurotransmitter is involved in which of the following functions?

• A) Cognitive abilities
• B) Locomotion
• C) Memory
• D) Learning
• E) neurosecretion

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