Adoption Studies Are Important in Behavior Genetics Because They Help

question 77

Multiple Choice

Adoption studies are important in behavior genetics because they help to

• A) investigate the effects of adoption.
• B) provide evidence on genetic versus environmental contributions.
• C) separate the MZ twins from the DZ twins.
• D) determine whether adoption can influence genetic makeup.

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