Bob and John Are Monozygotic Twins

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Bob and John are monozygotic twins. Jackson and Lucas are dizygotic twins. Describe how these two sets of twins vary in terms of genetics, development, and, finally, intelligence.

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Extravasation

Refers to the leakage of a fluid, often blood or drug solutions, from a vessel into the tissues surrounding it.

Hemochromatosis

A genetic disorder causing the body to absorb too much iron from the diet, leading to excess iron deposits in organs.

Leukocytes (WBC)

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.