Fabio believes that he can develop a drug to improve intelligence by determining which chemical compounds activate the genes responsible for human intelligence. Given research on the biological correlates of intelligence, is he likely to be successful in this pursuit?
A. Yes, because intelligence is controlled by only a few genes in the brain's intelligence center.
B. Yes, because the expression of many genes can be easily altered using a single chemical compound.
C. No, because no specific genes have been definitively linked to higher intelligence.
D. No, because it is impossible to activate certain genes using chemical compounds.
Answer: C
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