Which statement regarding the role of genes on human behavior is accurate?
a. In general, a single gene drives behavior and small differences in auxiliary genes modify that behavior.
b. Typically, one to two particular genes drive specific patterns of human behavior.
c. Small differences in a cluster of genes typically drive specific behaviors.
d. Genes play a negligible role in driving human behavior.
ANSWER:
c
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