What Is the Purpose of a Twin Study

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a twin study?

• A) to help us understand the influence of genetics and environment on personality
• B) to tell us if twins siblings get along better than non-twin siblings
• C) to aid in our understanding of monozygotic twin feelings of attachment
• D) to conduct two studies at once and compare results

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Definitions:

Open-Chain Form

Describes molecules that possess a linear or branched structure without cyclic or ring formations, often contrasting with cyclic forms.

D-Galactose

A naturally occurring sugar component of lactose, important in metabolism and the structure of biomolecules.

Open-Chain Form

Describes compounds that have a linear or branched structure rather than a cyclic structure, common in organic chemistry.

L-Altrose

A rare sugar of the aldohexose type, which is a stereoisomer of glucose and part of the allose family.