Which of the Following Statements About the Levels of Genetic

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the levels of genetic similarity of identical twins, same-sex fraternal twins, and other same-sex sibling pairs is true?

• A)Same-sex fraternal twins and other same-sex sibling pairs have an equal level of genetic similarity, and they are both less genetically similar than identical twins.
• B)Same-sex fraternal and identical twins have an equal level of genetic similarity, and they are both more genetically similar than other same-sex sibling pairs.
• C)Same-sex fraternal twins are more genetically similar than both identical twins and other same-sex sibling pairs.
• D)Identical twins, same-sex fraternal twins, and other same-sex sibling pairs all have equal levels of genetic similarity.

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