Alice Delivered a Set of Fraternal Twins

question 8

Multiple Choice

Alice delivered a set of fraternal twins.Which of the following statements about them is TRUE?

• A)They will be exactly alike in terms of their genetic code.
• B)They came from an ovum that was fertilized by two sperm.
• C)They resulted from two ova,each fertilized by a separate sperm.
• D)They came from two ova fertilized by a single sperm.

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Definitions:

Ions

Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more of their electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.

Plasticity

The capacity of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience, learning, or injury.

Brain

The complex organ located in the skull of vertebrates that is the center of the nervous system, responsible for controlling thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Adapt

To make suitable adjustments to new conditions or environments.