This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Monozygotic twins allow for unique genetic studies because they a. have identical genes. b. ... (Read 96 times)

serike

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
on: Jun 22, 2018
Monozygotic twins allow for unique genetic studies because they
 
  a. have identical genes.
 b. always share the same environment.
 c. share approximately 50 percent of the same genes.
  d. are usually raised in similar ways.

Question 2

Adoption studies are often used when attempting to study the influence of genetic factors on psychological disorders because these studies allow examination of genetic influences of psychopathology
 
  a. without the typical confound of common biological parents.
 b. using more sophisticated statistical techniques.
 c. through direct examination of genetic causes.
 d. without the typical confound of siblings raised in the same environment.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

parker125

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


serike

  • Member
  • Posts: 542
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

peter

  • Member
  • Posts: 330
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Ethnographic studies of the Baka pygmies of central Cameroon, and other people who still live as ... Ethnographic studies of the Baka pygmies of central Cameroon, and other people who still live as ...
The Genetic Code The Genetic Code
The hierarchy of genes involved in establishing the segmented body plan in Drosophila The hierarchy of genes involved in establishing the segmented body plan in Drosophila
Patterns of Inheritance for Some Genetic Abnormalities and Disorders Patterns of Inheritance for Some Genetic Abnormalities and Disorders
Hox genes of the Antennapedia and bithorax complexes Hox genes of the Antennapedia and bithorax complexes
Morgan’s test-cross analysis of genetic linkage between autosomal genes Morgan’s test-cross analysis of genetic linkage between autosomal genes
Video: Male Reproductive System - The gonadotropin releasing hormone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library