The family that lives down the street from Lance has several members who struggle with alcoholism. Lance thinks that the family must have the "alcoholic gene." Is Lance right?
A. The "alcoholic gene" has been found on the sex chromosome.
B. There are no genetic factors associated with alcoholism.
C. There are probably several "alcoholic genes" that interact with the environment.
D. There are probably several "alcoholic genes" that influence us independent of the environment.
Answer: C
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