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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mary and Juan are dizygotic or fraternal twins because they developed from two separate fertilized ova, each fertilized by a different sperm. Monozygotic or identical twins come from a single fertilized egg that splits into two embryos, whereas maternal twins is not a recognized category of twin classification. "Wombmates" is not a scientific term used to describe twins.

Mary and Juan Are Twins Who Developed from Two Separate