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Conjoined twins are also known as

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Siamese twins

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Assamese twins

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Chinese twins

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Siamese twins
Conjoined twins are also called as Siamese twins. Women when produce a single egg, which does not separate completely after fertilization. Thus share organs and limbs. As single fertilized egg separates, produces identical twins. So, the correct answer is option A.

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