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The union of the sperm and egg cause genetic variation. In humans the sperm and egg, each contain 23 chromosomes. The fertilization process starts as there are 100 million sperm and one egg.
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A researcher is comparing two pairs of siblings to understand the biological basis for differences in their psychological traits. Pair A consists of identical twins, who developed from a single fertilized egg. Pair B consists of non-identical (fraternal) siblings, who developed from two separate fertilized eggs. Why would the researcher expect to find a greater degree of genetic variation between the two individuals in Pair B compared to Pair A?
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