Asked by Rachel Odell on Jul 24, 2024

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Unlike ________ twins,who develop from a single fertilized egg,________ twins develop from separate fertilized eggs.

A) fraternal; identical
B) identical; fraternal
C) placental; nonplacental
D) nonplacental; placental

Identical Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetic material.

Fraternal Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, making them genetically similar as typical siblings rather than identical.

Fertilized Egg

The cell that results from the union of an egg and a sperm, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

  • Understand the basic concepts of twin studies and their implications for genetic and environmental influences on behavior.
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Desiree DoyleJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Identical twins develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two, resulting in genetically identical offspring. Fraternal twins develop from two separate fertilized eggs, making them genetically similar but not identical.