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The DNA of identical twins and of clones is, apart from random, environmentally produced mutations, 100% identical. The only difference is that clones are produced on purpose through advanced bioengineering techniques while identical twins happen as an accident of nature. Identical twins are, in a sense, natural clones.

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What percent of genetic makeup is shared by identical twins?

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Why are some twins identical and some not?

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How identical twins can be different when they have the same DNA?

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

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