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The intelligence test scores of identical twins are

Correct answer: B. greater than that for fraternal twins raised together.

  • A. lower when they are raised together than when they are raised apart.
  • B. greater than that for fraternal twins raised together.
  • C. lower than that for any other blood relatives.
  • D. the same whether they are reared together or apart.Education

Explanation

Identical twins share nearly all of their genes, so their intelligence scores generally correlate more strongly than those of fraternal twins, even when both pairs are raised together. This does not mean identical twins have exactly the same scores in every case.

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