Questions and Answers
Identical twins develop from one zygote, while fraternal twins develop from separate eggs.
What is the term for twins that share the same mother but have different fathers?
What is the general term for one offspring of a multiple birth?
What is the human twin birth rate in the United States in 2009?
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What are unrelated look-alikes whose resemblance parallels that of twins called?
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Study Notes
Types of Twins
- Identical twins develop from one zygote, sharing the same DNA.
- Fraternal twins develop from separate eggs, each with their own DNA.
Multiple Birth Terms
- The term for twins that share the same mother but have different fathers is heteropaternal twins.
General Terms
- The general term for one offspring of a multiple birth is multiple.
Twin Birth Rate
- In 2009, the human twin birth rate in the United States was 33.9 per 1,000 births.
Unrelated Look-alikes
- Unrelated individuals who resemble each other, similar to twins, are called doppelgangers.
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Test your knowledge about twins and learn more about the fascinating world of identical and fraternal twins. Discover the differences between monozygotic and dizygotic twins and explore the unique bond that twins share.
