Which Statement Is True Regarding Conjoined Twins

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding conjoined twins?

• A) Splitting of the inner cell mass may have occurred before gastrulation.
• B) Surgical separation is nearly impossible even with minor fusion.
• C) Separation of the blastomeres early in cleavage may have occurred.
• D) Splitting of the blastomeres or of the embryonic disc is not complete.
• E) Two separate oocytes are fertilized at the same time.

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