Multiple pregnancy resulting from Feilization of Two ova discharged from ovary at different periods Of ovulation is best termed as(2018)
First, the core concept here is the classification of multiple pregnancies. The key terms are dizygotic, monozygotic, and the timing of ovulation. Dizygotic twins come from two separate eggs fertilized by two sperm. If the eggs are released in different ovulations, that's different from being released in the same ovulation cycle.
The correct answer is Dizygotic twins. But wait, there's a term for when the two eggs are from different ovulatory cycles. Dizygotic twins usually refer to two eggs released in the same cycle. If they're from different cycles, it's called superfetation. Wait, no, superfetation is when a second fertilization occurs after the first pregnancy has already started. That's rare. So maybe the correct term here is "dizygotic" but the timing aspect is important. Wait, the question says "discharged from ovary at different periods of ovulation." So if two separate ovulations occurred, each producing an egg that was fertilized, leading to twins. That would still be dizygotic, but the timing is different from the usual same cycle. But I need to check if there's a specific term for this scenario.
Wait, maybe the options were Dizygotic (fraternal) twins, which are from two separate eggs fertilized by two sperm. If the two eggs were released in different ovulatory cycles, then technically, the pregnancy would be dizygotic, but the timing is unusual. However, the standard term for twins from two eggs is dizygotic regardless of the timing. The key is that they are from two different ova. So the correct answer is Dizygotic twins. The other options would be things like monozygotic, which is from a single egg splitting, or maybe something like superfetation, but that's a different scenario. The options given in the original question might have been A. Dizygotic, B. Superfetation, C. etc. Since the user didn't provide options, but the correct answer is Dizygotic, then the explanation would focus on that.
So the core concept is understanding the difference between dizygotic and monozygotic twins. Dizygotic occurs when two separate eggs are fertilized, which can happen in the same or different ovulatory cycles. The key is that they are from two different ova. The incorrect options might be things like monozygotic (from one egg), superfetation (fertilization after the first pregnancy has started), or other terms. The clinical pearl is to remember that dizygotic twins have different genetic material and can be different sexes, while monozygotic are genetically identical.
**Core Concept**
This question tests knowledge of multiple pregnancy classification based on zygosity and ovulation timing. Dizygotic (fraternal) twins arise from two separate ova fertilized by different sperm, while monozygotic twins originate from a single ovum. The key distinction lies in whether the ova were released in the same or different ovulatory cycles.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
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