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Pawnie Gurly
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According to research examining the relationship between genotype and environment to intellectual abilities, which pairs would be MOST similar in intelligence?

A) Casey and Jordan, who are biological siblings
B) Eileen and Sarah, who are mother and daughter
C) Hugh and Connor, who are grandfather and grandson
D) Maleeka and Chantel, who are adopted siblings

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the inherited alleles that dictate various biological characteristics.

Environment

The sum of all external conditions and influences affecting the life and development of an organism or group of organisms.

Intellectual Abilities

Cognitive capacities that include reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, complex idea comprehension, and learning from experience.

  • Elucidate the procedures and results from research in behavioral genetics, specifically referring to twin studies, adoption analysis, and examinations of family units.
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Raifah SheikhDec 30, 2024
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