Asked by
Harshit Sharma
on Dec 22, 2024
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A person whose twin has Alzheimer's disease has ________ risk of sharing the disease if they are identical twins than if they are fraternal twins.
A) less
B) about the same
C) a much greater
D) an unpredictable
Identical Twins
Twins who originated from a single fertilized egg that splits and develops into two genetically identical individuals.
Alzheimer's Disease
A degenerative brain disorder leading to memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, typically affecting older adults.
Fraternal Twins
Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, making them genetically unique from each other.
- Acquire knowledge about how genetics determine personal attributes and behaviors.
- Distinguish between monozygotic and dizygotic twins by examining the degree of genetic likeness and its consequences.
Verified Answer
YC
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about how genetics determine personal attributes and behaviors.
- Distinguish between monozygotic and dizygotic twins by examining the degree of genetic likeness and its consequences.