_____ Genes Are Those That Make an Individual Less Vulnerable

question 33

Multiple Choice

_____ genes are those that make an individual less vulnerable to certain diseases and make it more likely for him/her to live till an older age.

• A)Susceptibility
• B)Longevity
• C)Vulnerability
• D)Mutated

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Definitions:

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins sharing the same genetic profile.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these are siblings born at the same time but from two different eggs fertilized by separate sperm, sharing about 50% of their DNA.

Shared Environment

A term in psychology referring to those environmental factors that are experienced by multiple individuals in the same way, contributing similarly to their development.

Identical Twin

A twin developed from a single fertilized ovum, thus sharing identical genetic material.