Based on twin studies, evidence regarding the influence on IQ scores indicates that:

A. 85% is due to genetics, and 15% is due to the environment
B. 85% is due to the environment, and 15% is due to genetics
C. 50% is due to genetics, and 50% is due to the environment
D. neither genetics nor the environment is predictive of intelligence


Answer: C

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