Twin Study Flashcards
1
Q
What are monozygotic twins
A
Identical twins which share 100% dna
2
Q
What are dizygotic twins
A
Twins which share 50% dna
3
Q
What is concordance rate
A
Chances of 2 people sharing the same characteristics, traits or behaviours
4
Q
Which type of twin has a higher concordance rate of criminality
A
Monozygotic
5
Q
How many twins were studied
A
3586
6
Q
What concordance rate is there between mz twins
A
52%
7
Q
What concordance rate is there between dz twins
A
22%
