As Identical Twins Get Older, Their Observable Characteristics Become Increasingly

question 273

Multiple Choice

As identical twins get older, their observable characteristics become increasingly dissimilar, whereas their genetic makeup remains the same. In other words, their _____ changes, whereas their _____ does not.

• A)dominant gene; recessive gene
• B)recessive gene; dominant gene
• C)genotype; phenotype
• D)phenotype; genotype

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Definitions:

Recognition

The cognitive process of identifying and acknowledging the familiarity of an object, concept, or piece of information from previous encounters.

Recall

The act of retrieving information or memories from one's past, a cognitive process within the broader memory system.

Distinctive

Characterized by qualities that set something or someone apart from others.

Discrete

Referring to distinct, separate, or non-continuous values or entities.