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amal

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on: Jun 19, 2018
Recent research attention on the causes of autism focuses on the expression of genes during brain development, with specific attention to ____.
 
  a. a single gene
  b. gene expression in the parietal lobe
  c. those affected by vaccines
  d. a very large number of genes

Question 2

Family and twin studies examining the rates of autism spectrum disorder have provided compelling evidence for a genetic influence in the development of the condition. In fact, the concordance rate of autism spectrum disorder was ______ in identical twins (Ronald & Hoekstra, 2011).
 
  a. 24 to 28, or maybe slightly less
  b. varying between 40 and 49
  c. steady, at 50 to 55
  d. 76 to 88, and possibly more


mirabriestensky

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
d


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