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Ap Bio Free Response - Twin Studies?

Researchers are very interested in studying identical twins seperated at birth and raised apart. So far, the data reveal that such twins frequently have similar personalities, mannerisms, habits, and interests. What general question do you think researchers hope to answer by studying such twins? Why do identical twins make good subjects for this research? What are the potential pitfalls of this research? What abuses might occur if the studies are not evaluated critically?

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    Nature vs Nurture questions, specifically,

    How much "intelligence" comes from genes, vs from the environment (learning, upbringing, nutrition)?

    > Why do identical twins make good subjects for this research?

    They come with identical genes from the get-go.

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