Floyd and Fiona are fraternal twins. With regard to adolescent growth spurts, you can predict that ________.
A) Floyd will be the same height as Fiona until around age 19 in late adolescence
B) Fiona will be taller than Floyd between the ages of 10 and 14
C) Floyd will be taller than Fiona between the ages of 10 and 14
D) Fiona will be taller than Floyd until around age 19 in late adolescence

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Fraternal twins are genetically distinct and their growth patterns follow typical gender norms. Girls generally enter puberty and experience growth spurts earlier than boys, making it likely for Fiona to be taller than Floyd between the ages of 10 and 14.

Floyd and Fiona Are Fraternal Twins