Twins who originated from a single fertilized egg cell, who share 100 percent of their genetic make-up are known as ______ twins.
A) monozygotic
B) polyzygotic
C) dizygotic
D) azygotic

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Monozygotic twins are also known as identical twins and are formed when a single fertilized egg cell splits into two embryos. As a result, they share 100 percent of their genetic material. Polyzygotic and dizygotic twins are fraternal twins and originate from two separate fertilized egg cells. Azygotic is not a term used to describe twins.

Twins Who Originated from a Single Fertilized Egg Cell, Who