Asked by
Mariana Fuentes
on Dec 04, 2024Verified
Dizygotic twins have _____ of their genes in common.
A) 25 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 100 percent
Dizygotic Twins
Twins that are born from separate eggs, fertilized by separate sperm, resulting in siblings that are genetically distinct, much like ordinary brothers or sisters.
Genes
Units of heredity made up of DNA, acting as instructions to make molecules called proteins, which play an essential role in determining the physical and functional traits of an organism.
- Identify the principles behind dizygotic and monozygotic twins, including the elements that impact the occurrence of twin pregnancies.
Verified Answer
AB
Learning Objectives
- Identify the principles behind dizygotic and monozygotic twins, including the elements that impact the occurrence of twin pregnancies.