Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Heritability

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to the heritability of intelligence?

• A) Monozygotic twins have nearly identical IQ scores, indicating the vast majority of variation in intelligence is genetic.
• B) Heritability estimates for intelligence are generally greater for adults than for children.
• C) Studies indicate that the heritability of intelligence is very low.
• D) Regardless of age, heritability estimates for intelligence range from 0.50 to 0.70.

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Definitions:

Meiosis II

A phase in cell division where a single cell divides once, leading to the creation of four haploid cells from the original diploid cell, primarily occurring in the production of gametes.

Cleavage Divisions

A series of mitotic cell divisions in early embryonic development that leads to an increase in cell number without cell growth.

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development characterized by a hollow sphere of cells, which implants into the uterine wall as part of pregnancy initiation.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle and is shed if pregnancy does not occur.