Greater ________ for anorexia is also found among MZ than among DZ twins (50% versus 5%),suggesting that genetics plays a role in anorexia.

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Concordance refers to the degree to which both members of a twin pair share a particular trait or disorder. The higher concordance rate among MZ (identical) twins compared to DZ (fraternal) twins suggests that genetics plays a role in the development of anorexia. The other options, support, alleles, and DNA overlap, are not as relevant in this context or do not accurately reflect the relationship between genetics and anorexia.

Greater ________ for Anorexia Is Also Found Among MZ Than