Question
Biology Question on human reproduction
Identical twins are also known as
A
Monozygotic twins
B
Dizygotic twins
C
Fraternal twins
D
Both B and C
Answer
Monozygotic twins
Explanation
Solution
Identical twins (monozygotic twins) are two individuals that develop from a single fertilised egg cell (zygote) by its division into two genetically identical parts. Each part eventually gives rise to a separate individual and these twins are therefore identical in every respect.