Which of the following is true about the causes of intellectual disabilities?
A. Genetic abnormalities are a significant cause of intellectual disabilities.
B. The only two genetic causes for intellectual disabilities are Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome.
C. Epigenetics does not play an important role in increasing an individual's risk of developing intellectual disabilities.
D. The expression of a gene is independent of diet and living conditions.
Answer: A
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