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future617RT

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The percentage of identical (monozygotic) twins in which both twins are homosexual is 50 percent. This means
 
  a. homosexuality is determined by genetics.
 b. genes are only one influence for sexual orientation.
  c. family relationships determines sexual orientation.
  d. genes are not an influence for sexual orientation.

Question 2

Joe is homosexual and has an identical (monozygotic) twin named Sam. Which of the following statements is true?
 
  a. Sam is more likely than the general population to be homosexual.
 b. Sam is no more likely than the general population to be homosexual.
  c. Sam is homosexual also.
 d. Sam is only likely to become homosexual if Joe is a positive role model.


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hollysheppard095

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


future617RT

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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