At times, for unknown reasons, a zygote divides into two cells. The result of this is __________
A) dizygotic twins.
B) cancer.
C) a fetus.
D) monozygotic twins.

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When a zygote divides into two cells, the result is monozygotic twins, also known as identical twins, as they come from the same fertilized egg. Dizygotic twins, or fraternal twins, occur when two separate eggs are fertilized by two separate sperm. Cancer and fetus formation are not the result of a zygote dividing into two cells.

At Times, for Unknown Reasons, a Zygote Divides into Two