Concordance value with MZ twins is 46% and DZ twins is 14% for schizophrenia. What does this mean in terms of genetic and environmental components underlying schizophrenia?

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Concordance value with MZ twins is 46% and DZ twins is 14% for schizophrenia. What does this mean in terms of genetic and environmental components underlying schizophrenia? 

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