Twins Who Originated from a Single Fertilized Egg Cell, Who

question 19

Multiple Choice

Twins who originated from a single fertilized egg cell, who share 100 percent of their genetic make-up are known as ______ twins.

• A) monozygotic
• B) polyzygotic
• C) dizygotic
• D) azygotic

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Definitions:

Biopiracy

The practice of commercially exploiting naturally occurring genetic material or biochemicals by obtaining patents that restrict their general use, often without compensating the indigenous peoples or countries from which they are taken.

Biocolonialism

The exploitation of biological resources of developing countries by Western pharmaceutical or biotechnological companies without fair compensation.

Patriarchal Society

A societal structure where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Human Exceptionalism Paradigm

The belief that humans are separate from and superior to nature and other animals, often used to justify anthropocentric views and policies.