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satnam uppal
on Dec 21, 2024Verified
Monozygotic twins:
A) can be same-sex or opposite-sex.
B) develop from a single fertilized ovum.
C) are often joined at one area of the body.
D) are genetically no more alike than any siblings.
Monozygotic Twins
Also known as identical twins, these are twins who originate from a single fertilized egg and share identical genetic material.
Genetically
Pertains to genes and the hereditary material passed from parents to offspring, influencing traits and characteristics.
Fertilized Ovum
A cell that results from the fertilization of an ovum (egg) by a sperm, marking the beginning of a human life.
- Recognize the differences between monozygotic and dizygotic twins in terms of genetic similarity.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the differences between monozygotic and dizygotic twins in terms of genetic similarity.