Siroun Is Informed That Both of Her 1-Year-Old Twin Daughters

question 34

Multiple Choice

Siroun is informed that both of her 1-year-old twin daughters are of "normal" weight. She is then informed that one weighs 16 pounds and the other weighs 26 pounds. How is this possible?

• A) One of the twins likely has Down syndrome.
• B) The daughters were likely misweighed.
• C) The "normal" weight range of 1-year-olds is very wide.
• D) The initial "normal" information was incorrect.

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