Donn and Sabine have three children: identical twin sons (Gerard and Gerome) and a daughter (Eliza). To which

family member would Gerard's MHC genes be the most similar?



a. Donn
b. Sabine
c. Eliza
d. Gerome


e. Gerome, Eliza, and Gerard have identical MHC genes


ANSWER: d

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