Which Statement About the Effect of Genes on Eating Disorders

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the effect of genes on eating disorders is true?

• A)Eating disorders are passed from parent to child by way of a single gene.
• B)Inherited abnormalities in the levels of dopamine may contribute.
• C)A defect in a melanocortin 4 receptor gene was found in binge eaters.
• D)These disorders are caused by environmental and social factors,genes do not contribute.

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