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Question
State whether the following statement is True or False and justify your answer with reason.
Abnormality is always hereditary.
Options
True
False
Solution
Abnormality is always hereditary. - False
Explanation:
Hereditary is only one aspect of abnormality. There are many other reasons behind abnormality like loss of a loved one, natural disaster, accident, etc.
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