In a Twin Study, an Investigator Compares Concordance Rates of Fraternal

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a twin study, an investigator compares concordance rates of fraternal and identical twins. A concordance rate is best described as

• A)the degree of genetic similarity between the twins.
• B)the degree of environmental similarity between the twins.
• C)the degree to which twins resemble their parents.
• D)the percentage of shared traits or disorders.
• E)the percentage of genetic overlap.

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