IQ scores for fraternal twins are more alike than those of ordinary siblings because
a. parents tend to treat fraternal twins alike.
b. the genetic make-up of fraternal twins is exactly the same.
c. fraternal twins are always the same sex.
d. fraternal twins are not identical but are more genetically alike than ordinary siblings.
ANSWER: a
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