Which of the following statements reflects the recent research on the correlation between genetics and alcoholism?

A. Genetics plays a more significant role than environment in determining who will develop an alcohol-related disorder.
B. The majority of children who have parents with alcohol-related problems do not develop alcohol-related disorders.
C. Environment plays a more significant role than genetics in determining who will develop an alcohol-related disorder.
D. The majority of children who develop alcohol-related problems are raised by nonalcoholic parents.


Answer: B

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