Which Is an Inaccurate Statement About the Role of Genes

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which is an inaccurate statement about the role of genes in abnormal behavior?

• A) Genes probably play no part in mental disorders.
• B) The Human Genome Project, completed in 2000, helped identify the precise contribution of various genes to mental disorders.
• C) Each human cell contains about 30,000 genes, some of which may contribute to mental disorders.
• D) In most cases, several genes combine to help produce dysfunctional behavior.

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