Question

which of the following statements is true? (1 point) traits that are similar in identical twins and similar between unrelated people in the same environment are likely inherited. traits that are similar in identical twins and not similar between unrelated people in the same environment are likely inherited. traits that are not similar in identical twins and not similar between unrelated people in the same environment are likely inherited. traits that are not similar in identical twins and similar between unrelated people in the same environment are likely inherited. page 1 of 1

Explanation:

To determine inherited traits, we analyze the role of genetics (identical twins share nearly identical genes) and environment (unrelated people in the same environment share environmental factors). Inherited traits should be similar in identical twins (due to shared genes) and not similar in unrelated people in the same environment (since they lack shared genes, so environmental similarity alone won't produce the trait).

• First option: If traits are similar in unrelated people in the same environment, it's more likely environmental, not inherited.
• Second option: Similar in identical twins (shared genes) and not similar in unrelated people (no shared genes, so environment doesn't drive it) fits inherited traits.
• Third option: Not similar in identical twins (who share genes) can't be inherited.
• Fourth option: Not similar in identical twins (shared genes) and similar in unrelated people (environment) is environmental, not inherited.

Answer:

B. Traits that are similar in identical twins and not similar between unrelated people in the same environment are likely inherited. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled as A, B, C, D with the second option as B here; adjust label if original options have different numbering, but the content of the second option is the correct one.)