Genes Can Affect Behavior by Encoding Proteins That

question 45

Multiple Choice

Genes can affect behavior by encoding proteins that

• A)function as neurotransmitter transporters,neurotransmitter receptors,and enzymes that control the synthesis of neurotransmitters and myelin.
• B)aggregate to form synapses.
• C)are neurotransmitters or neuroregulators.
• D)alter synaptic connections when a person thinks in a certain way.

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