In Twin Studies, Scientists Measure Concordance, Which Is Defined as The

question 105

Multiple Choice

In twin studies, scientists measure concordance, which is defined as the:

• A)extent to which variation in phenotype in a population is due to variation in genotype.
• B)percentage of cases in which both members of a pair of twins show the trait when at least one member shows it.
• C)percentage of cases in which both members of a pair of identical twins, but not fraternal twins, show the trait when at least one member shows it.
• D)percentage of cases in which both members of a pair of fraternal twins, but not identical twins, show the trait when at least one member shows it.
• E)extent to which differences in the environment influences differences in phenotype.

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