Question

if someone is predisposed to a disease, they are more likely to contract the disease due to _______.
a. lifestyle choices
b. heredity
c. random chance
d. factors other than heredity or lifestyle

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

A genetic predisposition to a disease refers to an increased likelihood of developing the condition due to inherited genetic traits from one's parents, which is defined as heredity. Lifestyle choices are environmental factors, random chance does not relate to predisposition, and the option excluding heredity/lifestyle is incorrect as predisposition is rooted in genetics.

Answer:

B. heredity