The Strongest Support for a Genetic Influence on Autism Is

question 100

Multiple Choice

The strongest support for a genetic influence on autism is that

• A) autism is effectively treated using serotonin agonist drugs.
• B) the concordance rate for autism is 5 percent in fraternal twins and 70 percent in identical twins.
• C) siblings of autistic children are less likely to develop autism than the normal population.
• D) parents of autistic children are usually autistic.
• E) the concordance rate for autism is 70 percent in fraternal twins and 0 percent in identical twins.

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Definitions:

Transcribed

The process by which the genetic code from DNA is copied into messenger RNA for protein synthesis.

RNA Strand

A single-stranded molecule consisting of nucleotides, essential in various biological roles, including coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

Genes

Segments of DNA that contain the instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of organisms.

False Dichotomy

A logical fallacy presenting two opposing options as the only possibilities, ignoring other potential outcomes.