A geneticist studies a series of characteristics in pairs of monozygotic and dizygotic twins, obtaining the concordances listed below. For each characteristic, indicate whether these concordances suggest genetic influences, environmental influences, or both. Explain your reasoning. Concordance (%) Characteristic Monozygotic Dizygotic Migraine headaches 60 30 Eye color 100 40 Measles 90 90 Club foot 30 10 High blood pressure 70 40 Handedness 70 70 Tuberculosis 5 5

A geneticist studies a series of characteristics in pairs of monozygotic and dizygotic twins, obtaining the concordances listed below. For each characteristic, indicate whether these concordances suggest genetic influences, environmental influences, or both. Explain your reasoning. Concordance (%) Characteristic Monozygotic Dizygotic Migraine headaches 60 30 Eye color 100 40 Measles 90 90 Club foot 30 10 High blood pressure 70 40 Handedness 70 70 Tuberculosis 5 5

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