Asked by Angelica Ayra-Soto on Jun 03, 2024

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Based on the relationships between genetics and BMI,which of the following scenarios is most likely

A) Adrian and Kevin attended different elementary and secondary schools.
B) Adrian and Kevin are fraternal twins reared apart.
C) Adrian and Kevin have 1 obese parent.
D) Adrian and Kevin have 0 obese parents.

Genetics

Genetics is the branch of biology that studies the inheritance and variation of traits from parents to offspring, involving genes and DNA.

BMI

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure used to assess a person's body weight relative to their height, often used in determining if an individual has a healthy body weight.

Obese Parents

Refers to parents with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, potentially impacting their health and influencing the health and lifestyle habits of their children.

  • Understand the relationship among genetics, environment, and behavior in influencing Body Mass Index (BMI).
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Yleanne MolinaJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The fact that both twins are obese suggests a genetic component. The presence of one obese parent indicates a higher likelihood of obesity, but not a guarantee. Therefore, C is the most likely scenario. A and B are unlikely since they are not relevant to the question of genetics and BMI. D is also unlikely since having no obese parents would decrease the likelihood of both twins being obese.