Asked by Kenneth Moore on Jul 04, 2024
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Brittany and Abby Hensel are _______.
A) nonidentical twins
B) dizygotic twins
C) fraternal twins
D) conjoined twins
Conjoined Twins
Twins that are physically connected to one another at birth, resulting from the incomplete separation of twin embryos during pregnancy.
- Identify the differences between monozygotic and dizygotic twins and the concept of conjoined twins.
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steve farinaJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Brittany and Abby Hensel are famous conjoined twins who were born as a result of a single fertilized egg that did not fully separate into two embryos. As a result, they share a single body but have two separate heads and spines.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between monozygotic and dizygotic twins and the concept of conjoined twins.