Because the Environments of Most Twin Pairs Are Less Diverse

question 9

Multiple Choice

Because the environments of most twin pairs are less diverse than those of the general population,

• A) heritability estimates are likely to exaggerate the role of heredity.
• B) it is often difficult to determine the heritability estimate.
• C) it is often difficult to conduct a kinship study.
• D) heritability estimates are likely to exaggerate the role of the environment.

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