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you have about a 1 in 60 chance of having natural fraternal twins.

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Are identical twins more common than fraternal twins?

No, fraternal twins are more common than identical twins. Identical twins occur when a fertilized egg splits into two embryos, resulting in two individuals with the same genetic makeup. Fraternal twins occur when two eggs are fertilized by two different sperm, resulting in siblings who share approximately 50% of their genetic material, like regular siblings.


Why would you have two amniotic sacs?

Having two amniotic sacs, known as a "double" or "dual" amniotic sac, can occur when a woman is pregnant with multiples (e.g., twins). Each fetus typically develops its own amniotic sac. This situation is more common in dizygotic (fraternal) twins than in monozygotic (identical) twins.


Are twins normally attracted to each other?

No, twins are not normally attracted to each other. In most cases, twins have a close, supportive relationship as siblings but do not experience romantic or sexual attraction towards each other. Attraction between twins is not a common or normal occurrence.


Do identical twins have their period at the same time?

It is not common for identical twins to have their periods at the exact same time. Menstrual cycles can be influenced by a variety of factors such as stress, diet, and lifestyle, which can cause variations in the timing of periods even among twins.


What does fraternal twins and identical twins have in common?

Identical twins are twins that develop from same egg. These twins have same genome, also they have same physical appearance with minimal differences.

Related Questions

You are a twin your first grands or twins you have a aunt who had a set of twins and triplets you also have cousins that are twins is that common?

I would say that if as long as you can remember your family has been having twins, triplets, ect. I would say it runs through your family's blood.


What is the most common gender in identical twins?

The most common gender in identical twins is both twins being female.


Which is more common fraternal twins or identical twins?

Fraternal twins are more popular.


In the case of twins, is it common for them to have two separate sacs?

Yes, it is common for twins to have two separate sacs in a pregnancy, known as dichorionic diamniotic twins.


Can Tay-Sachs occur in twins?

Yes, it is possible. It would be more common if the twins are fraternal that only one twin would be affected by the disease because it is a recessive trait, meaning both parents must be a carrier for the offspring to be affected. If the twins are identical and the tay-sachs gene is present, then boths twins will be infected because identical twins have identical DNA


Are twins common for goats?

yes


Can horse's have twins?

Yes, horses can have twins, but it is not very common.


How did the Inca Aztecs and Mayans have in common?

The are twins


What do identical twins share in common?

Looks......?


How common are fraternal twins?

In the US, the incidence of fraternal (dyzygotic) twins is 32 in 1000 live births.


What are 9 twins called?

A set of twins (2 babies) is called twins. Seven sets would still be twins. 7 babies born together (not twins) would be called septuplets.


Why identical twins are similar?

If they were not then they would not be called identical twins!