Term ID: T2587

Identical Twins

/identical-twins/
Monozygotic twins who develop from a single fertilized egg and share 100% of their genetic material, providing valuable research opportunities for studying nature versus nurture.
Example: Twin studies comparing identical twins raised apart to determine genetic versus environmental contributions to traits like intelligence, personality, and mental illness risk.

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Reference: Galton (1875)