If Both Members of a Pair of Twins Have a Particular

question 145

Short Answer

If both members of a pair of twins have a particular trait, they are said to be _____ for that trait.

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Definitions:

Compound

A chemical substance made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.

Dimethylheptanoic Acid

denotes a hypothetical organic compound, potentially misnamed, suggesting a heptanoic acid derivative substituted with two methyl groups.

γ-hydroxypentanoic Acid

An organic compound characterized by a five-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group attached to the third carbon and a carboxylic acid group at the end.

γ-hydroxy-γ-methylbutyric Acid

An organic compound, structurally related to β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB), and is involved in the biosynthesis and metabolism of fatty acids.