In Some States, a 10-Year-Old Who Commits Capital Murder Could

question 9

True/False

In some states, a 10-year-old who commits capital murder could be incarcerated until he is 50 years old.

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Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, referring to the specific allele makeup inherited from parents.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or loss of interest.

5-HTTLPR

A genetic variation in the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene, which has been studied for its association with psychiatric disorders and traits.

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Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.