Regarding Identical and Fraternal Twins, Which of the Following Statements

question 396

Multiple Choice

Regarding identical and fraternal twins, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Identical twins come from two separate eggs fertilized at the same time.
• B)Fraternal twins are genetically no more alike than ordinary siblings.
• C)Fraternal twins have IQs that are no more alike than the IQs of ordinary siblings.
• D)Fraternal twins reared together have IQs that are more alike than the IQs of identical twins reared apart.

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