Genetics of Substance Abuse and Addiction
Description: This quiz covers the genetics of substance abuse and addiction, including the role of genes, genetic variations, and inheritance patterns in the development and progression of addiction. | |
Number of Questions: 16 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: genetics substance abuse addiction heritability genetic variations |
What is the estimated heritability of alcohol dependence?
Which neurotransmitter system is strongly implicated in the genetics of substance abuse and addiction?
What is the name of the gene that encodes the dopamine transporter protein?
Which genetic variation in the DAT1 gene has been linked to an increased risk of cocaine addiction?
What is the name of the gene that encodes the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)?
Which genetic variation in the COMT1 gene has been linked to an increased risk of alcoholism?
What is the name of the gene that encodes the mu-opioid receptor?
Which genetic variation in the OPRM1 gene has been linked to an increased risk of heroin addiction?
What is the name of the gene that encodes the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor subunit alpha 2?
Which genetic variation in the GABRA2 gene has been linked to an increased risk of alcohol dependence?
What is the name of the gene that encodes the serotonin transporter protein?
Which genetic variation in the SERT gene has been linked to an increased risk of depression and substance abuse?
What is the name of the gene that encodes the cannabinoid receptor type 1?
Which genetic variation in the CNR1 gene has been linked to an increased risk of cannabis dependence?
What is the name of the gene that encodes the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme?
Which genetic variation in the ADH1B gene has been linked to an increased risk of alcohol dependence?