Researchers have had trouble replicating studies that found a particular gene linked to schizophrenia. According to one recent hypothesis, ____.

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The hypothesis mentioned suggests that schizophrenia can be caused by spontaneous mutations in any of hundreds of genes, rather than a specific gene, which would explain the difficulty in replicating studies that found a particular gene linked to schizophrenia. Option A is unlikely as many studies have suggested a genetic component to schizophrenia. Option B is incorrect as schizophrenia and Huntington's disease have different genetic causes. Option D is also incorrect as X and Y chromosomes have been studied as part of genetic research into schizophrenia.

Researchers Have Had Trouble Replicating Studies That Found a Particular