Which of the Following Statements About Genetics and Body Weight

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about genetics and body weight is TRUE?

• A) Researchers have identified the so-called thrifty gene as the FTO gene.
• B) The gene now known to cause obesity is the FTO gene.
• C) People who carry the FTO gene may experience higher levels of hunger than people who do not.
• D) Approximately 15% to 25% of people are thought to carry the FTO gene.