Mary and Juan are twins who developed from two separate fertilized ova that were fertilized by two different sperm. What type of twins are they?
A) monozygotic twins
B) maternal twins
C) dizygotic twins
D) wombmates

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Mary and Juan are dizygotic (fraternal) twins, meaning they developed from two separate fertilized eggs. Monozygotic (identical) twins develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two embryos, while maternal twins is not a recognized type of twinning. "Wombmates" is not a scientific term for twins.

Mary and Juan Are Twins Who Developed from Two Separate