Eddie and Freddy Are Identical Twins Who Grew Up in the Same

question 96

Multiple Choice

Eddie and Freddy are identical twins who grew up in the same home but then went their separate ways after high school. Eddie moved to the Prairies and became a family farmer. Freddy moved to Toronto and became a high-powered attorney. A university research project measures their DNA methylation levels at age 6 years, age 36 years, and age 60 years. Which statement MOST likely reflects the results?

• A) Eddie and Freddy will have virtually no differences in their methylation levels.
• B) Eddie and Freddy will have vastly different methylation levels at all ages.
• C) Eddie and Freddy's methylation levels at age 6 years will be similar but will diverge as they get older.
• D) There is no way to predict Eddie and Freddy's comparative methylation levels.

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