Why Do Monozygotic Twins Have Different Phenotypes

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why do monozygotic twins have different phenotypes?

• A) They have different genotypes.
• B) They have nonshared environments.
• C) They have the same environments but different genes.
• D) Because they are fraternal twins.

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