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Comparative Genetic Risk for Mood Disorders
Consider the cases of two individuals. Sarah's fraternal twin has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. David's older brother has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Based on established patterns of heritability for these conditions, which individual has a greater statistical likelihood of developing the same disorder as their relative? Explain your reasoning.
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Comparative Genetic Risk for Mood Disorders