Question 1:
State two differences between identical and fraternal twins.
State two differences between identical and fraternal twins.
Answer:
• The genetic constitution and physical characteristics of identical twins are similar whereas for fraternal twins, they are different.
• The sex of identical twins is the same but may be different for fraternal twins.
Question 2:
State the characteristics of conjoined twins.
State the characteristics of conjoined twins.
Answer:
The physical part of Siamese twins is still joined together, usually at the chest, abdomen or pelvis (buttocks). They may also share one or two internal organs.