Do you know any theories on why some people have "twin toes" and some don't?

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Do you know any theories on why some people have "twin toes" and some don't?

2007-01-06 06:14:03 · 3 answers · asked by Bud's Girl 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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This is a defect in the Hox gene, perhaps. One function of the Hox gene is controlling the development of limbs, fingers, and toes. As a result, some people have "twin toes", and most don't. Read the site below for more info. Hope this helps.

2007-01-06 06:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by bl00ish 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

2 points

2007-01-06 07:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by Blossom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Some people are more symmetrical than others.

2007-01-06 06:25:28 · answer #3 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋