Question

Efforts to find the gene or genes that underlie bipolar disorder suggest that ________

a. multiple genes are involved.
b. the underlying gene is on the y chromosome.
c. the underlying gene is on the x chromosome.
d. there is a genetic basis for bipolar disorder, but not for cyclothymia.

Answer 1

Efforts to find the gene or genes that underlie bipolar disorder suggest that Multiple genes are involved. Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. These mood swings can affect sleep, energy, activity, judgement, behavior and the ability to think clearly.