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Distinguish between Identical and fraternal twins
Reproductive System
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Difference between identical and fraternal twins —
| Identical twins | Fraternal twins |
|---|---|
| Identical twins are produced by a single fertilised egg getting split into two parts during its early stages of cell division. | Fraternal twins are produced by two different eggs which are released from the ovaries at a time and both got fertilised together. |
| Identical twins are either both boys or both girls. | Fraternal twins may be either both boys or both girls or one boy and one girl. |
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