A Research Study Linked Different Genes for the Enzyme MAOA

question 36

Multiple Choice

 A research study linked different genes for the enzyme MAOA to the probability of antisocial behavior. The effect of the gene varied from small to great, depending on what?

• A) Whether the person lived in a large or small town
• B) Whether the person lived alone or with others
• C) Whether the person was maltreated during childhood
• D) Whether the person's diet was high or low in fats and carbohydrates

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