Multiple Choice
If the concordance rate between identical twins is less than 100 %, what does this imply?
A) Concordance rates are difficult for researchers to calculate; a lack of 100% concordance reflects experimental error.
B) Concordance rates are estimates and can be only measured if one of the twins shows the trait.
C) Concordance rates less than 100% reflect environmental effects on the trait.
D) Concordance rates are estimates of genetic influence only.
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