Which of the following is the gene that has been identified by research described in your textbook as having an impact on the serotonin system and, by extension, may be directly connected to several mental disorders?
a. 5-HTTLPR
b. Gamma-ABA
c. EDTA
d. beta-amyloid protinase
Answer: a. 5-HTTLPR
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