284
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] Shunned_Marble4378@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

he was the second sperm that entered the egg

[-] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That's not how identical twins are formed. An egg, fertilized from a single sperm, splits into two, creating two people with identical DNA. You're thinking of fraternal twins, where two separate eggs are fertilized by two separate sperm.

[-] Shunned_Marble4378@feddit.de -1 points 1 year ago
[-] funkpandemic@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Normal: 1 egg + 1 sperm make 1 person

Identical twins: 1 egg + 1 sperm make 2 person

load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (1 replies)
this post was submitted on 08 Aug 2023
284 points (96.7% liked)

Showerthoughts

29525 readers
772 users here now

A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

Rules

  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. Avoid politics
    1. NEW RULE as of 5 Nov 2024, trying it out
    2. Political posts often end up being circle jerks (not offering unique perspective) or enflaming (too much work for mods).
    3. Try c/politicaldiscussion, volunteer as a mod here, or start your own community.
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct-----

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS