In humans, identical twins are possible because ________.
A) extraembryonic cells interact with the zygote nucleus
B) convergent extension occurs
C) early blastomeres can form a complete embryo if isolated
D) the gray crescent divides the dorsal-ventral axis into new cells

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Early blastomeres in the human embryo have the potential to develop into complete, separate individuals if they are isolated from each other. This is the basis for the formation of identical twins, where the early division of the embryo results in two genetically identical individuals.

In Humans, Identical Twins Are Possible Because ________