If identical twins share a single placenta rather than having separate placentas,their chances of being similarly affected by ________ are dramatically increased.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia has been found to have a strong genetic component and is more commonly seen in identical twins who share a single placenta. This suggests that there may be environmental influences during pregnancy that impact the development of the disorder, which are more likely to affect both twins when they share a placenta.

If Identical Twins Share a Single Placenta Rather Than Having