Which of the Following Statements About Sibling Relationships Is TRUE

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sibling relationships is TRUE?

• A) Sibling conflict usually increases as siblings enter late adolescence.
• B) Girls tend to remain closer to their siblings than do boys.
• C) Siblings spend more time together during adolescence than during childhood.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Genetic Variation

The diversity of genetic characteristics within a species or population, which is a result of mutations, genetic recombination, and other processes.

Deleterious Allele

A version of a gene that, on average, decreases the fitness of the organism carrying it.

mRNA Transcript

A single-stranded RNA molecule that is complementary to one of the DNA strands of a gene, serving as a template for protein synthesis in the process of translation.

Transcription

The process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied to messenger RNA, preceding protein synthesis.