Is It True That Only Your Genes Determine Who You

question 40

Multiple Choice

Is it true that only your genes determine who you are?

• A) Yes, as evidenced by the fact that identical twins are identical in every way.
• B) No, as evidenced by the fact that identical twins are not identical in every way although they may look alike.
• C) Yes, your genes entirely control your development.
• D) No, your genes control your embryological development, but once you're born they don't really do anything.
• E) Scientists have no evidence for this one way or the other.

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