An individual with the ALDH2*2 allele is __________.
A) much less likely to become an alcoholic
B) more susceptible to becoming addicted to opiates
C) metabolizes alcohol quicker that someone without the allele
D) cannot become addicted to psychoactive substances

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The ALDH2*2 allele is associated with a reduced ability to metabolize acetaldehyde, leading to unpleasant reactions to alcohol consumption, which decreases the likelihood of developing alcoholism.

An Individual with the ALDH2*2 Allele Is __________