Which of the Following Describes the Way in Which Monozygotic

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the way in which monozygotic twins occur?

• A) The mother's body releases multiple eggs, two or more of which are fertilized.
• B) The mother's body releases one egg, conceives, and then releases another egg in a later ovulation cycle.
• C) The egg is fertilized by a single sperm and then splits completely into two separate zygotes.
• D) The mother uses fertility drugs.

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