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Regarding Type I and Type 2 diabetes, which one of the following statements apply?

A. Type 2 diabetes has a stronger genetic component than type I
B. The recurrence risk for type 2 diabetes is minimal (
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Regarding Type I and Type 2 diabetes, which one of the following statements apply?

A. Type 2 diabetes has a stronger genetic component than type I
B. The recurrence risk for type 2 diabetes is minimal (
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A. Type 2 diabetes has a stronger genetic component than type I
Yes, A.
Good one, bosonto. There were 3 other "confusing" choices...but just would not print here.
Type 2 is far more common than type I. It is multifactorial with both genetic and environmental components, and recurrence risk in families is quite high.