There is a strong relationship between the percent of shared genes between two people and the likelihood that if one of them is diagnosed with a mood disorder, the biological relative will be diagnosed with the same disorder.

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This statement is true. Research has shown that the likelihood of a biological relative being diagnosed with the same mood disorder increases as the percent of shared genes between the two individuals increases. For example, siblings have a higher likelihood of sharing genetic factors for mood disorders than cousins, and therefore are more likely to both be diagnosed with the same disorder if one is diagnosed.

There Is a Strong Relationship Between the Percent of Shared