Which of the following statements about the influences of heredity on addiction is not true
A) Smoking and alcoholism share the same genetic markers.
B) The specific genes responsible for smoking have been identified.
C) The specific genes responsible for alcoholism have been identified.
D) If one identical twin smokes, the co-twin is also likely to smoke.

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The statement that smoking and alcoholism share the same genetic markers is not true. While both smoking and alcoholism have genetic components, the specific genetic markers associated with each can differ. Genetic influences on these behaviors are complex and involve multiple genes, and the genetic factors contributing to smoking and alcoholism are not identical.

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