Question 28
Reproduction in AnimalsWhen both ovaries of the human female ovulate simultaneously and both ova are fertilized, then
- A.identical twins are produced
- B.fraternal twins are produced
- C.Siamese twins are produced
- D.the children produced are genetically identical
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (fraternal twins are produced)
Explanation
Two different eggs fertilised by two different sperms give fraternal (non-identical) twins, who are no more alike than ordinary siblings.