Imagine That Dr

question 83

Multiple Choice

Imagine that Dr.Alvarez and Dr.Chao find that some individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have a particular allele that those without OCD do not.Which of the following conclusions would be most warranted?

• A) that the allele is partially responsible for the disorder
• B) that individuals without the allele cannot have OCD
• C) that identical twins who both have the allele would both have OCD
• D) that if we could modify this allele, we could cure OCD

---

Definitions:

Septicemia

A serious bloodstream infection that can lead to sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition.

Hemostasis

The process by which bleeding is stopped via blood clotting after a blood vessel injury.

Hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, often causing symptoms such as shakiness, sweating, and confusion.

Thrombectomy

A medical procedure to remove a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel.