Which of the Following Is Not True About the Genes

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the genes implicated in affective disorders?

• A)The short allele for the serotonin transporter plays a role in increasing vulnerability to depression.
• B)The VAL66MET gene for BDNF increases the risk of depression.
• C)A gene mutation that alters serotonin synthesis is 10X greater in depressed people than nondepressed controls.
• D)Many of the genes are different in men and women.

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