The Term Identical Twins Should Not Be Used Because Recent

question 104

Multiple Choice

The term identical twins should not be used because recent epigenetic research has shown that after conception there is a gradual accumulation of genetic

• A) differences between identical twins.
• B) similarities between identical twins.
• C) differences between identical and fraternal twins.
• D) similarities between identical and fraternal twins.
• E) differences between male and female twins.

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Definitions:

Nonacademic Functions

are activities and roles performed by educational institutions that are not directly related to academic learning but support well-being and socialization.

Essentialism

A belief that entities have a set of attributes essential to their identity and function, often discussed in the context of gender, race, and cultural identity.

Gender Theory

A field of research that studies gender as a central category of analysis, focusing on social and cultural constructions of masculinity and femininity.

Social Constructionism

A theory that posits knowledge and many aspects of the world around us are not inherently part of reality but are instead constructed by society.