Eddie and Freddy are identical twins who grew up in the same home in Nova Scotia but then went their separate ways after high school. Eddie moved to Manitoba and became a family farmer. Freddy moved to Toronto and became a high-powered lawyer. A university research project measures their DNA methylation levels at age 6, age 36, and age 60. Which statement MOST likely reflects the results?
A) Eddie and Freddy will have virtually no differences in their methylation levels.
B) Eddie and Freddy will have vastly different methylation levels at all ages.
C) Eddie and Freddy's methylation levels at age 6 will be similar, but will diverge as they get older.
D) There is no way to predict Eddie and Freddy's comparative methylation levels.
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