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Are monozygotic twins opposite sex?
No, monozygotic twins would be the same sex. Monozygotic twins come from one single fertilized egg, or zygote, which then splits to create two separate zygotes which will be genetically identical, or "identical twins", which will always be of the same gender.
What is another name for maternal twins?
Monozygotic Twins
Do monozygotic twins have the same genotype and phenotype?
Monozygotic twins are two offspring that have identical DNA. This is because they arose from one zygote (hence monozygotic). Both of the offspring came from this zygote which at a particular time spilt. After the split, each individual had a copy of the original DNA
Twins who delevelop in separate amniotic sacs?
They are called: fraternal or dizygotic twins. Twins who develop in one amniotic sac are called identical or monozygotic twins.
Does identical twins have to run in the family?
monozygotic twins do not run in families
Are monozygotic twins opposite sex?
No, monozygotic twins would be the same sex. Monozygotic twins come from one single fertilized egg, or zygote, which then splits to create two separate zygotes which will be genetically identical, or "identical twins", which will always be of the same gender.
What are the chances of albinism in monozygotic twins?
same as rest of population
Whom are considered monozygotic twins?
Monozygotic twins are also known as identical twins. They form from a single egg that splits into two forming two babies with the same genetic information.
What is the Medical term meaning identical twin?
monozygotic or maternal twins
What is it call when twins are fertilized into two separate cells?
Dizygotic twins. If they were fertilized in the same egg, they would be called monozygotic twins.
What is another name for maternal twins?
Monozygotic Twins
What is the difference between dizygotic twins and monozygotic twins?
Dizygotic twins develop from two separate ova fertilized by different sperm at roughly the same time, they are also called fraternal twins. Monozygotic twins develop from one zygote that splits apart producing genetically identical zygotes; also called identical twins.
Do monozygotic twins have the same genotype and phenotype?
Monozygotic twins are two offspring that have identical DNA. This is because they arose from one zygote (hence monozygotic). Both of the offspring came from this zygote which at a particular time spilt. After the split, each individual had a copy of the original DNA
Are John and Edward Grimes twins?
Yes they are twins. They are monozygotic twins (identical twins).
What type of twins have the greatest similarity in IQ?
MonoZygotic Twins
What is another name for material twins come from the same zygote so they have identical DNA?
Monozygotic
What is the frequency of monozygotic twins versus dizygotic twins?
The frequency of having monozygotic twins (identcal) is about 4 out of every 1000 births. Whereas dizygotic twins (fraternal) is about 12 out of every 1000.
