Question

which statement about identical twins and fraternal twins is correct in regards to dna?
a. identical twins have different dna, and fraternal twins have different dna.
b. fraternal twins share the exact same dna, but identical twins do not.
c. identical twins and fraternal twins share the exact same dna.
d. identical twins share the exact same dna, but fraternal twins do not.
please select the best answer from the choices provided
○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Identical twins (monozygotic) form from a single fertilized egg that splits, so they have identical DNA. Fraternal twins (dizygotic) form from two separate eggs fertilized by two separate sperm, so their DNA is as similar as non - twin siblings.

Answer:

D. Identical twins share the exact same DNA, but fraternal twins do not.