Separation of the twins in some cases is incomplete. Such a twin is called as
A
Fraternal
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B
Siamese
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C
Identical
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Siamese Fraternal twins are developed by fertilization of two eggs (ova) by two sperm to produce two genetically unique children. When a fertilized egg undergo splitting and develops two children having the same genetic information, identical twins are born. Identical twins with joined bodies are called as Siamese twins.