Twins who originate from a single ovum and sperm are:

a. Identical or monozygotic
b. Nonidentical or monozygotic
c. Fraternal or dizygotic
d. Fraternal or monozygotic


ANS: A
Twins who originate from a single ovum and sperm share the same genetic makeup and will be identical. The term monozygotic means "of one zygote," whereas dizygotic refers to two zygotes.

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