A Familial Association Study Is Used to Determine

question 29

Multiple Choice

A familial association study is used to determine

• A)the degree of environmental similarity between twins raised apart.
• B)the extent to which adopted children share the same characteristics as their adoptive parents.
• C)the extent to which the same disorders or traits are shared among family members.
• D)the extent to which family members have different traits or characteristics.
• E)the extent to which family members participate in shared activities.

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Definitions:

Soluble

Capable of being dissolved in a solvent, typically water, to form a solution.

Apoptosis

A programmed cell death process that enables organisms to control cell growth and eliminate cells that are damaged or no longer needed.

Vessel Elements

Components of xylem tissue in plants, forming tubes that transport water and minerals from the roots throughout the plant.

Tracheids

Water-conducting cells in the xylem of vascular plants, characterized by tapered ends and thick, lignified walls.