If a Trait Is Strongly Influenced by Genetic Factors, You

question 12

Multiple Choice

If a trait is strongly influenced by genetic factors, you would expect to find that

• A) adopted children resemble their biological parents more than their adoptive parents on that trait.
• B) adopted children resemble their adoptive parents more than their biological parents on that trait.
• C) dizygotic twins would be more similar on that trait than monozygotic twins would be.
• D) dizygotic twins would be more similar on that trait than siblings would be.

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Definitions:

Hearing Specialist

A healthcare professional specialized in diagnosing and treating problems related to hearing and balance.

Noises

Sounds that can be either comforting, disturbing, or neutral depending on the context and the listener's perception.

Translocation

The process by which a segment of a chromosome is moved to a different position on the same or another chromosome, often associated with genetic conditions and diseases.

Chromosome Breakage

A disruption in the physical continuity of a chromosome, which can lead to genetic disorders or diseases if not properly repaired.