Which Statement is True of Embryonic Splitting

Question

Which statement is true of embryonic splitting?  
A) It never occurs in nature.
B) It involves the genetic contribution of only one parent.
C) It produces immediate differentiation.
D) It is applied in animal husbandry to produce genetically diverse offspring.
E) It produces identical twins.

Accepted Answer

Embryonic splitting, also known as twinning, can result in the production of identical twins from a single fertilized egg. Therefore, the statement that applies to embryonic splitting is E, "It produces identical twins." The other statements are incorrect; embryonic splitting occurs naturally in some species, involves genetic contributions from both parents, does not necessarily result in immediate differentiation, and is not used in animal husbandry to produce genetically diverse offspring.