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Which of the following pairs share 100% of their genes?

  • A. Biovular twins
  • B. Fraternal twins
  • C. Dizygotic (DZ) twins
  • D. Monozygotic (MZ) twins
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is Monozygotic (MZ) twins. Monozygotic twins, also known as identical twins, share 100% of their genes because they originate from the same fertilized egg that splits into two. Fraternal twins (choice B), also known as dizygotic (DZ) twins (choice C), result from two separate fertilized eggs and share approximately 50% of their genes. Biovular twins (choice A) is not a term used in genetics and does not describe a type of twinning.