Asked by
Caroline Smith
on Dec 29, 2024
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Researchers have found that in terms of their weight, adult adoptees tend to resemble their _____ more than their_____.
A) adoptive parents; biological parents
B) biological parents; adoptive parents
C) adoptive siblings; biological siblings
D) biological siblings; adoptive siblings
Adoptive Parents
Individuals who become the legal guardians of a child through the legal process of adoption, assuming the parental rights and responsibilities.
Biological Parents
The parents to whom a child is born, in contrast with adoptive parents or guardians.
- Understand the genetic and environmental factors affecting weight and obesity.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the genetic and environmental factors affecting weight and obesity.