You have two relatives both 55-years-old and both have always eaten a diet of primarily fast food. One of these relatives has severe heart disease and the other has low cholesterol levels and no sign of heart disease. What is the best explanation for this?
A) These relatives have the same genetic predisposition for heart disease.
B) These relatives do not share the same genetic predisposition for heart disease.
C) The fast food consumed is not bad for their heart health.
D) The fast food consumed is good for their heart health.
Answer: B) These relatives do not share the same genetic predisposition for heart disease.
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