alleryWhich trait do twin studies find strongly influenced by genes?
ALanguage spoken
BReligion followed
CPolitical party
DHeight in adults
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Height in adults
1. Twin studies find that all studied traits are partly influenced by genetic differences.
2. Height shows a stronger influence and personality traits an intermediate one.
3. Language, religion and party come mainly from the home and culture.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Twin study" (rev 1372647321), section "Lead section"_
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