Asked by Jahhlovey Angella on Jun 18, 2024
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A woman who gives birth to dizygotic twins
A) is most likely an Asian American.
B) has a decreased chance of subsequent pregnancies.
C) is likely to be a young mother.
D) has an increased chance of giving birth to twins in future pregnancies.
Dizygotic Twins
Twins that are born from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, also known as fraternal twins.
- Compare and contrast monozygotic and dizygotic twins, while assimilating knowledge about the factors affecting twin pregnancies.
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Roger ClementJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Dizygotic twinning has a genetic component, and women who have given birth to dizygotic twins are more likely to conceive twins again in future pregnancies.
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast monozygotic and dizygotic twins, while assimilating knowledge about the factors affecting twin pregnancies.
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