Studies involving gene x environment interactions have identified a short version of a gene labeled 5-HTTLPR (a gene involving the neurotransmitter serotonin)which when combined with a stressful environment can elevate the risks of developing
A)depression.
B)intelligence.
C)cancer.
D)Type-2 diabetes.

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Studies have shown that individuals who have a short version of the 5-HTTLPR gene and also experience a stressful environment are more likely to develop depression than those without the gene or those with the long version of the gene.

Studies Involving Gene X Environment Interactions Have Identified a Short