Which of the following is a reason why identical twins raised apart can help in understanding heredity vs environment influences?
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Correct answer: They share genes but have different environments, so differences can be attributed to environment
If identical twins share the same genes but grow up in different environments, differences in their development can highlight environmental effects apart from heredity.
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