Genetic and biochemical markers for disorders such as alcoholism and schizophrenia:
A) increase an individual's vulnerability to the disorder.
B) lead to early onset in adolescence.
C) result in an individual developing the disorder in early adulthood.
D) delay onset of the disorder until later adulthood.

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Genetic and biochemical markers for disorders like alcoholism and schizophrenia do not guarantee the development of these disorders but increase an individual's vulnerability or susceptibility to them. This means that while not everyone with these markers will develop the disorders, they are at a higher risk compared to individuals without these markers.

Genetic and Biochemical Markers for Disorders Such as Alcoholism and Schizophrenia