Use Genotype/environment Correlations to Explain Why Fraternal Twins and Other

question 88

Essay

Use genotype/environment correlations to explain why fraternal twins and other non-twin siblings are likely to become increasingly dissimilar on many attributes as they mature.

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Definitions:

Amplitude

The height of a wave from its midpoint to its peak or trough, indicating the strength or intensity of a wave.

Crest

The highest point of a hill or mountain range; also refers to the peak or summit.

Trough

A trough generally refers to a long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink, but in scientific contexts, it can also mean a low point or minimum phase in a cycle, such as in economics or meteorology.

Visible Spectrum

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, typically encompassing wavelengths from about 380 to 750 nanometers.