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Q: Are fraternal twins the same as paternal twins?
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Are paternal twins identical?

I dont think there is such a thing as paternal twins...perhaps you are thinking of fraternal twins. In that case, they are not identical twins, they do not look the same and they can be different sexes.


What is the name for twins that look different?

Paternal Non-Identical fraternal twins


Your paternal grandmother was a fraternal twin she had a brother and your paternal first cousin had a set of fraternal twins boys What are the chances of you having twins?

My Paternal grandfather and his sister were twins. I myself have fraternal twin boys. But none of my 1st cousins, or my sister have twins. I have two cousins who have had 3 single births so far, and my sister has had 2 single births as well. I dont know the chances of them giving birth to twins, but it does seem relatively low.


Are fraternal twins never the same sex?

Fraternal twins can be the same sex or opposite sexes. It doesn't matter.


What are fraternal twins?

Fraternal twins are two siblings that have the same birth day, but do not look identical.


Why Can fraternal twins be different gender but identical twins are always the same gender?

fraternal twins have two different chromosomes


Am I expecting twins due to the fact that my husband's paternal grandfather and maternal aunt were both fraternal twins?

No, it has to run on your side, as far as I have read anyway.


What is the difference between fraternal and paternal?

fraternal relates to brotherhood and paternal relates to fatherhood


Do fraternal twins write with the same hands?

Fraternal twins do not necessarily write with the same hand. Hand preference is influenced by genetics and environmental factors, so it is possible for fraternal twins to have different dominant hands.


Why can fraternal twins different genders but identical are always the same gender?

fraternal twins have two different chromosomes


What is the difference fraternal and identical twins?

Identical twins come from the same fertilized egg; fraternal twins come from 2 fertilized eggs.


What is identical and what is fraternal?

Identical twins come from the same fertilized egg; fraternal twins come from 2 fertilized eggs.