Asked by
Megan Huynh
on Dec 21, 2024Verified
"Identical" twins are also called:
A) dizygotic twins.
B) fraternal twins.
C) monozygotic twins.
D) heterozygous twins.
Identical Twins
Twins who have developed from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetic makeup.
Monozygotic Twins
Identical twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetics.
Dizygotic Twins
Also known as fraternal twins, are siblings that result from the fertilization of two different eggs by two different sperm cells, leading to the birth of genetically unique siblings.
- Identify the genetic distinctions between monozygotic and dizygotic twins.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the genetic distinctions between monozygotic and dizygotic twins.