Gene-Environment Interactions Explain Why

question 18

Multiple Choice

Gene-environment interactions explain why:

• A)genes can have different effects in varying environments
• B)people with different inherited tendencies for drug use grow up in similar environments
• C)genetic and environmental factors increase alcoholism risk for children of alcoholics
• D)alcohol dependency risk is high for children of alcoholics regardless of environments

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Definitions:

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