Studies involving genetic influences on sexual orientation indicate that ________.

A. some genetic markers are linked to male homosexuality
B. fraternal twins are more likely than identical twins to both have a homosexual orientation
C. male homosexuality is more common on the paternal than the maternal side of families
D. adoptive relatives are just as likely as biological relatives to share a homosexual orientation


Answer: A

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