The assumption that MZ and DZ twins are raised in equally similar environments can be problematic. Which of the following is a problem?
A) DZ twins may be treated more alike than identical twins.
B) MZ twins purposefully join different clubs and have different friends.
C) MZ twins may share more of their environment than DZ twins.
D) All of the above

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MZ (monozygotic) twins are genetically identical and often treated more similarly than DZ (dizygotic) twins, which can lead to them sharing more of their environment, potentially confounding studies that assume equal environments for both types of twins.

The Assumption That MZ and DZ Twins Are Raised in Equally