2007-01-15 13:35:40 · 9 answers · asked by Wondering 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
No, the reason twins do not have identical fingerprints is because fingerprints are a result of development in the womb. Fingerprint swirls are not genetically determined they are environmentally determined during fetal development so every individual's fingerprint would be different even if they are twins or clones.
2007-01-15 13:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by inauspicious 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You, your identical twin and your clone all have the same genetic code. Any way that your twin can vary from you would also be true for your clone. Therefore, your clone would not have your fingerprints.
I have heard it claimed that some identical twins are actually not identical but mirror-images of each other. I don't know if this is true. In any case, their fingerprints would not be mirror images of each other anyway.
2007-01-15 21:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Pairs of twins or clones do not necessarily grow exactly the same way even though they have identical DNA. Even the slightest enviromental differences will cause the members of a pair to grow differently.
2007-01-15 21:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by DT 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
There would be a high degree of similarity, because total ridge count and general ridge patterns have a genetic basis, but the actual layout of your fingerprint is affected by environment - pressure etc on the pads of fingers as the fetus develops.
2007-01-15 21:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No; there's no difference between your clone and your identical twin biologically, except possibly cellular deterioration in the clone.
2007-01-15 21:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by Scarlet Manuka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF IDENTICAL TWIN DONOT HAVE THE SAME FINGER PRINTS
THEM THEY ARE NOT IDENTICAL
2007-01-15 22:34:17 · answer #6 · answered by Goandorser T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, why would this guy say no?
Hmmmm....good to know DT...good to know.
2007-01-15 21:39:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would guess no.
2007-01-15 21:39:26 · answer #8 · answered by J C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-01-15 21:40:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋