Which Receptor Gene Has Been Associated with Early Onset of Drinking

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which receptor gene has been associated with early onset of drinking in adolescents by Miranda et al. (2010) ?

• A)GABA
• B)OPRM1
• C)5HT
• D)Dopamine

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Definitions:

Reverse Reaction

A chemical reaction in which the products reform the original reactants, effectively reversing the forward reaction.

Total Bond Energy

The sum of all the energy required to break all the bonds of a molecule into its constituent atoms, reflecting the stability of the molecule.

Potential Energy

Stored energy; energy that can do work as a consequence of its position or state. Compare with kinetic energy.

Chemical Bond

The force that holds atoms together in molecules or compounds through the sharing or transfer of electrons.