Imagine that Dr.Alvarez and Dr.Chao find that some individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)have a particular allele that those without OCD do not.Which of the following conclusions would be most warranted?
A) that the allele is partially responsible for the disorder
B) that individuals without the allele cannot have OCD
C) that identical twins who both have the allele would both have OCD
D) that if we could modify this allele, we could cure OCD

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The discovery of an allele that is more common in individuals with OCD compared to those without OCD suggests that the allele is at least partially related to the disorder. However, it does not necessarily mean that this allele is the sole cause of OCD. Further research would be necessary to understand the extent of the allele's involvement and any possible interactions with other genetic or environmental factors. Choices B and C are not warranted conclusions based on this information, as the presence or absence of a single allele is unlikely to be the sole determinant of OCD. Choice D is speculative and not currently supported by scientific evidence.

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