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IDENTICAL twins share the same genes. What does Identical mean?
The same
Through studies like these, twins have made SIGNIFICANT contributions to science.
Important
Eugenicists forced those with “SUPERIOR” traits to reproduce and forbade those with “less desirable” traits from doing so
Much better than others
Eugenicists hoped that twin studies proved that “superior” traits were HEREDITARY to justify their beliefs.
having to do with characteristics that are passed or could be passed from parent to offspring.
Twins raised separately showed that upbringing plays a larger role in developing intelligence, strength, and other desirable TRAITS than genetics do.
a characteristic or quality that makes a person or animal different from others.
Twins also MAINTAIN a place in religion and mythology.
to continue; keep in existence.
According to LEGEND, the twins Romulus and Remus were raised by a wolf and later founded Rome.
a story that has been handed down from an earlier time. Many people know these stories, but they cannot be proven true.
Sometimes, these twins exist with a BOND deeper than other siblings, but sometimes, they have a bitter rivalry.
a feeling or shared interest that brings people together.
Twins CLAIM to sense when the other twin is in trouble. But is there science behind the twins with special powers?
to state as true.
Today, science has DISSOLVED a lot of the mystery around why and how twins are born.
to end or do away with.
