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The transplanted kidney from identical twins is known as :

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Allograft
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Autograft
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Isograft
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Xenograft
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Solution

The correct option is C Isograft
Graft is any living tissue that is transplanted from one living being to another. Organs like the kidney, eyes, heart, and liver can be transplanted from a donor to a recipient. Grafts can be taken from anyone who is a match to the recipient.
Graft taken from identical twins is called isograft.
Graft taken from anyone other than identical twins is called allograft.
Autograft is the transplantation of tissue from one location to another in same individual.
Xenograft is the transplantation of a tissue or organ from a different species.

So, the correct answer is -isograft.

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