Which of the following is the best illustration of epigenesis?
a. Females who are under-nourished start menstruating later than females who are properly nourished.
b. Men are often taller than their mothers.
c. Monozygotic twins separated at birth (one growing up under-nourished, the other properly nourished) are the same height as adults.
d. A daughter inherits a genetic disorder from her mother.
Answer: A
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