Using complete sentences, briefly discuss the following statement: The fertilization of one ovum by two separate spermatozoa produces a zygote that develops into identical twins.
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This process is extremely rare and usually results in an abnormal zygote with three sets of chromosomes, known as a triploid zygote. Second, identical twins are formed when a single fertilized ovum (zygote) splits into two separate embryos. These twins share the Show more…
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