Question

Neurodevelopmental disorders, like autism spectrum disorders, appear to be A. caused by a single dominant gene B. multifactorial and complex in nature with a genetic component C. caused by several genes located on the X chromosome D. caused by a low number of recessive genes located mainly on the autosomes E. directly related to trinucleotide repeat increases but not decreases

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. multifactorial and complex in nature with a genetic component

Step-by-step explanation

Neurodevelopmental disorders, as the name implies, are disorders that affect the development of the brain and nervous system during an individual's gestation or childhood. These disorders can be caused by multiple complex factors such as Congenital factors, Prenatal factors, Perinatal factors, and Postnatal factors, however it has a high degree of genetic origin. Among the most well-known neurodevelopmental disorders are attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disorders, communication disorders, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). According to the above, the correct answer is B. multifactorial and complex in nature with a genetic component.