Rita is pregnant. When she conceived, two separate ova were fertilized at the same time, and each implanted in the uterus. Rita can expect to give birth to

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When two separate ova are fertilized at the same time and each implants in the uterus, fraternal twins are formed. This is the only option that fits the described scenario. Down syndrome, premature birth, and identical twins are not necessarily related to the fertilization of two separate ova, and monozygotic twins occur when one fertilized ovum splits into two embryos, which is not the case in this scenario.

Rita Is Pregnant