The Warrior Gene Quiz

What is the scientific name of the 'warrior gene'?

• MAOA

• MAOD

• MAOB

• MAOC

Which variant of the MAOA gene is linked with crime and violence?

• MAOA-N

• MAOA-L

• MAOA-M

• MAOA-H

Who discovered the link between MAOA and violence?

• Rosalind Franklin

• Han Brunner

• Francis Crick

• James Watson

What does MAOA stand for?

• Monoamine oxidase C

• Monoamine oxidase B

• Monoamine oxidase A

• Monoamine oxidase D

What is the role of the MAOA enzyme in neurotransmission?

• It reabsorbs neurotransmitters

• It binds to receptor sites

• It produces neurotransmitters

• It breaks down monoamine neurotransmitters

What effect does the MAOA-L variant have on serotonin activity?

• Blocks serotonin activity

• No effect on serotonin activity

• Increases serotonin activity

• Decreases serotonin activity

How does the MAOA-L variant affect amygdala reactivity?

• Blocks amygdala reactivity

• No effect on amygdala reactivity

• Decreases amygdala reactivity

• Increases amygdala reactivity

What is the relationship between the MAOA-L gene and the PFC?

• Decreases PFC activity

• No effect on PFC activity

• Increases PFC activity

• Blocks PFC activity

What is the primary function of the amygdala in the context of the MAOA gene?

• Processing emotions

• Regulating sleep

• Controlling hunger

• Enhancing memory

What is the effect of the MAOA-L variant on impulsive aggression?

• No effect on impulsive aggression

• Increases impulsive aggression

• Blocks impulsive aggression

• Reduces impulsive aggression