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Name: Zelma L.
Status: Other
Age: Old
Location: N/A
Country: N/A
Date: November 2003
Question:
Is it possible for Siamese twins to be male and female? If they are from the same egg this must be impossible. Are there any exceptions in history that you are aware of?


Replies:
Conjoined twins are from the same zygote, so are genetically identical. Male and female conjoined twins would be impossible.

Van Hoeck


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