In genetic science, having a susceptibility gene __________.

A. determines whether a person will develop a genetic disorder or not
B. indicates that a person has an increased likelihood for developing a particular genetic disorder
C. accounts for a large portion of the susceptibility to a particular disorder
D. eliminates the influence of the environment on the likelihood of developing a genetic disorder


Answer: B

Psychology

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