Interesting facts about genetics October 10, 2019-twins
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Started by metmike - Oct. 9, 2019, 11:30 p.m.

When identical twins procreate with another set of identical twins, their offspring are both genetic siblings and social cousins. – Source

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By metmike - Oct. 9, 2019, 11:35 p.m.
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Q: If a set of identical twin women married a set of identical twin men and subsequently had children would their children genetically be siblings? I think they will, my friend A.J. says I am crazy. Help! (Juliana, Casselberry, Florida)

A:  You are right; A.J. is wrong. All the children in both families are genetic siblings, in addition to being just plain siblings within each family.


The fathers (blue) of families A and B are identical twins; likewise, the mothers (red) are identical twins. Therefore, all of their children (yellow) are genetic siblings.
The fathers (blue) of families A and B are identical twins; likewise, the mothers (red) are identical twins. Therefore, all of their children (yellow) are genetic siblings.