Dizygotic twins develop when a fertilized egg divides into two parts that develop into separate embryos.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, are siblings born from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, sharing about 50% of their genetic material.

Fertilized Egg

A fertilized egg, or zygote, is the result of the fusion of a human egg and sperm, marking the beginning of human development.