What are the twins formed from a single embryo during early embryonic development called?

Monozygotic twins

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Dizygotic twins

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Homozygotic twins

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Monozygotic twins
The embryonic cells in monozygotic twins are divided into two groups after zygote formation. The twins are exactly similar to each other, in their genetics. Also, they are similar in their appearance.

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