Which of the following describes the way in which monozygotic twins occur?
A) The mother's body releases multiple eggs, two or more of which are fertilized.
B) The mother's body releases one egg, conceives, and then releases another egg in a later ovulation cycle.
C) The egg is fertilized by a single sperm and then splits completely into two separate zygotes.
D) The mother uses fertility drugs.

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Monozygotic twins occur when a single fertilized egg splits into two separate zygotes, each continuing to develop independently. This is also known as identical twins, as they share identical genetic material.

Which of the Following Describes the Way in Which Monozygotic