If a researcher wanted to identify an actual gene that put people at risk for developing depression,she would most likely use which of the following methods?
A)Behavioral genomics
B)A comparison of monozygotic and dizygotic twins
C)An adoption study
D)Calculation of a heritability

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Behavioral genomics is the study of how genes influence behavior, including mental disorders such as depression. By analyzing the genome of individuals with depression and comparing it to the genome of those without depression, a researcher may be able to identify a specific gene or set of genes that are associated with an increased risk for the disorder. Options B, C, and D are all methods used to estimate the heritability of a disorder, but would not necessarily identify specific genes.

If a Researcher Wanted to Identify an Actual Gene That