Bill and Tom were adopted by different families as infants. Tom's biological father is currently incarcerated for a violent offense. This is not the first time he has been incarcerated. Tom's adopted parents have never committed a crime. Bill's biological parents are not criminals, but his adoptive father went to prison when Bill was eighteen and is a seasoned criminal. Given the research on genetics and crime, which of the following is the most likely result?
A. Tom is more likely than Bill to commit a crime.
B. Both Bill and Tom are equally likely to commit a crime.
C. Bill is more likely than Tom to commit a crime.
D. Genetics cannot be used to predict criminal behavior.
Answer: A
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