Among identical twins,the concordance rate for schizophrenia is about ___ %;among fraternal twins it is about ___ %.
A)17,48
B).48,.17
C)48,17
D).17,.48

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The concordance rate for schizophrenia is higher among identical twins (48%) compared to fraternal twins (17%). This is because identical twins share all of their genetic material, while fraternal twins share only about 50% of their genetic material, making them similar to any other siblings in terms of genetic relatedness. Therefore, the correct choice is C, which correctly lists the concordance rates for identical and fraternal twins in the correct order.

Among Identical Twins,the Concordance Rate for Schizophrenia Is About ___