Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) It is impossible to know just how a particular individual's genes and personal history have interacted to produce him or her.
B) The most effective approach to estimate the heritability of a trait or behaviour is to compare blood relatives within families.
C) Adopted children are studied because they share an environment with their adoptive parents and siblings, but do not share their genes.
D) The heritability of a trait can be estimated by comparing groups of same-sex fraternal twins with groups of identical twins.

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The statement that the most effective approach to estimate the heritability of a trait or behavior is to compare blood relatives within families is false. The most effective approach is to compare the similarity of identical twins, who share 100% of their genetic material, and fraternal twins, who share on average 50% of their genetic material, as well as other family members.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE