What Is the Most Likely Relationship Between Genetics and Eating

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Multiple Choice

 What is the most likely relationship between genetics and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

• A) There is no evidence for a genetic contribution to eating disorders.
• B) Genes probably contribute a great deal to bulimia nervosa but not to anorexia nervosa.
• C) Some studies have identified a genetic contribution, but others have found no evidence of such a factor.
• D) Eating disorders can be accounted for almost entirely by genetic influences.

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