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Division of zygote took place on 5th day after fertilization. What is the type of twinning:

A
Monochorionic, Monoamniotic
B
Monochorionic, Diamniotic
C
Dichorionic, Diamniotic
D
Dichorionic, Monoamniotic
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (b) Monochorionic, DiamnioticRef: Dutta 8th ed. 233Division of zygote and types of TwinningDivision of Zygote on/ afterTypes of Twining72 hours/3 daysDichorionic, DiamnioticBetween 4-8 daysMonochorionic, DiamnioticBetween 8-12 daysMonochorionic, Monoamniotic> DaysSiamese, Conjoined TwinsAlso Know* Most common type of twinning is dizygotic twins: 69%* Monozygotic twins in: 31%* MC TYPE OF TWIN GESTATION: Diamniotic Monochorionic (70-75%)* Least common type of twin gestation: Conjoined twins (<1%)* Hellin rule is associated with multiple pregnancyas per which chance of twins is al in 80 pregnancies, triplets 1 in 802 and so on. It can result in complications;* Prematurity is the commonest fetal complication* Post partumhemorrhage is the commonest maternal complication.

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