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monozygotic twins do not run in families
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Who are clones fraternal twins or identical twins?
Identical twins, due to the fact that the one fertilized egg splits, have identical DNA. Fraternal twins, since they are from separate eggs, have different DNA.
How do you know if two twins are identical or just fraternal twins that look a lot alike?
(Person that asked the question)-Once twins are born, and old enough to determine whether they are identical or fraternal, how do you know if they are identical, or just fraternal twins that look identical? I was just curious.
Are identical twins more common than fraternal twins?
it was 1/250 just for twins, but identical is more common then futurnal
Why wont the babies look the same if identical twins have babies with identical twins?
Because the mother identical twins each have a different husband . . . half of his characteristics show up in their babies.
Are identical twins mutations?
No.
What is the probability of a twin to have twins?
if twins run in the family u are more likely to have twins but most likely fraternal because identical twins are just a very unique coincidence
What side of the family does twins come from?
There really isn't a 'gene' for twins. However, fraternal twins are the result of a woman releasing two eggs at a time. This trait can run in the womens side of the family so there is more chance her daughters will release 2 eggs at a time. To date there is no indication that identical twins have any genetic markers. All women have a chance of having their eggs split and having identical twins.
If you are a twin what are the chances you will have twins too?
It depends on what has caused the twins in your family. Having identical twins is a random event, and so there is no genetic or inheritable cause for that. So if there are identical twins in your family, then you are no more likely than anyone else to have twins. If, however, you have non-identical twins in your family, then this could be due to hyperovulation, which can be inherited. This is when a woman is more likely to release multiple eggs during her ovulation cycle, and so a man inheriting this gene will not affect his own chance of having twins. It could effect a woman's chances, but it's still not a sure thing.
Can you have twins if your mother had twins?
Yes - very possibly as twins run in the family.
Does the tendency to produce twins run in families?
non-identical twins sometimes run in families down your mother's side. So if you mum or her mum had non-identical twins there's a slightly higher chance you might (if you're female - it makes no difference for men!)
What are two horses with identical genes called?
Identical twins. Although horses sometimes have twins I'm not sure if they have identical twins.
What are the chances of having twins if your husband is a twin and twins run on your side of the family?
Fraternal (non-identical) multiples caused by the mother releasing (or being implanted with) two or more eggs… the father has no influence in the connection fraternal multiples! Identical multiples are just a miracle of nature when the egg splits two or more times, it is not generally considered a genetic trait. You chance would only increase if you were one of a naturally conceived triplet (with at least one fraternal).
Why identical twins are similar?
If they were not then they would not be called identical twins!
Why are identical twins identical and fraternal twins are not?
Identical twins are formed from a single egg that splits into two. Fraternal twins are formed from two separate eggs that are both separately fertilized. So identical twins have identical DNA, and fraternal twins do not.
Do twins have to run in both the parents side of the family in order for a couple to get pregnant with twins?
No. Twins happen randomly, but if there is a high number of twins in the family, you are likely to have twins.
If two animals have the same genes then are they the same family order class phylum and kingdom?
If their genetic makeup is identical then they are identical twins.
How are twins identical?
Twins are identical because they come from the same egg.
