Charlie Is at a High Genetic Risk for Alcoholism

question 138

Multiple Choice

Charlie is at a high genetic risk for alcoholism. However, he grew up in a family in which neither parent ever abused alcohol. The history of his family's drinking behavior ______ the likelihood of his
Becoming an alcoholic.

• A) reduces
• B) nullifies
• C) increases
• D) would not affect

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The process by which proteins lose their three-dimensional structure and function due to factors like changes in pH or temperature.

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