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Yes, in both cases.

  • The mutation causes both of the identical twins to look different from the rest of the family.
  • The mutation causes one of the identical twins to look different from the other twin. That is, the mutation happened shortly after the cells that gave rise to both twins divided.
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Do identical twins with opposite genders exist?

Yes, it's possible for a mutation in the chromosome to produce otherwise-identical twins with opposite genders. But generally no, identical twins have the same gender. (but fraternal twins have different genders just as often as any siblings)


Which kind of twins are identical or non-identical are more like two children born at different times?

Non-identical twins are more like normal siblings. Identical twins have the exact same DNA, so will be very similar in appearance. Their environment will cause them to have very slight differences, such as different fingerprints and freckles.


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.


Are paternal twins identical?

I dont think there is such a thing as paternal twins...perhaps you are thinking of fraternal twins. In that case, they are not identical twins, they do not look the same and they can be different sexes.


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.


Do identical twins develop from two different eggs that are fertilized by different sperm?

No, fraternal twins do.


Are twins born with different DNA?

Yes EVERYBODY has different DNA even if you are identical twins.


Why do some twins look different?

Fraternal twins occur when two fertilized eggs are implanted in the uterine wall at the same time. When two eggs are independently fertilized by two different sperm cells, DZ twins result. The two eggs, or ova, form two zygotes, hence the terms zygotic and biovular.Identical twins occur when an egg splits into two; which makes them identical. Identical twins are not hereditary like fraternal twins can be. It is complete coincidence.


Why Can fraternal twins be different gender but identical twins are always the same gender?

fraternal twins have two different chromosomes


What is the name for twins that look different?

Paternal Non-Identical fraternal twins


What is the difference btween identical twins and fraternal twins?

Identical twins are the result of a single fertilized embryo splitting in two at an early stage and forming two viable embryos. As such, identical twins have identical DNA. Fraternal twins are the result of two distinct fertilized embryos being viable. As such, they have different DNA. They could even be different sexes.


Why are some twins identical and some not?

The reason why some twins are identical and some are not starts in utero. Identical twins occur when one egg is fertilized and it splits to create two embryos. Nonidentical twins come from different fertilized eggs.