Do Identical twins share the same finger prints?

Question

I know that Identical twins have the same DNA but do they have the same fingerprints?

Answer 1

So, do identical twins have identical fingerprints? The basic answer is NO. Identical -- or monozygotic -- twins form when a single fertilized egg splits in two after conception. Because they form from a single zygote, the two individuals will have the same genetic makeup. Their DNA is virtually indistinguishable. However, fingerprints are not an entirely genetic characteristic.Fingerprinting, along with other physical characteristics, is an example of a phenotype -- meaning that it is determined by the interaction of an indivdual's genes and the developmental environment in the uterus. The ultimate shape of fingerprints are believed to be influenced by environmental factors during pregnancy, like nutrition, blood pressure, position in the womb and the growth rate of the fingers at the end of the first trimester. Thus, you will find similar partterns of whorls and ridges in the fingerprints of identical twins. But there will also be differences -- just as there are differences between the fingers on any individual's hands.

Answer 2

Nope. they sure dont


and an extra little bit of trivia for ya is that Koala Bears fingerprints resemble that of humans more so than the great apes do.

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Answer 3

NO, NO TWO PEOPLE EVEN IDENTICAL TWINS SHARE THE SAME FINGER PRINTS. ITS IMPOSSIBLE

Answer 4

No.
And given they have identical DNA, don't ask me why their prints don't match - it's beyond me - but they don't.

Answer 5

Nope, fingerprints are individual to each person.

Answer 6

no. their finger prints are 100% different. no 2 ppl do

Answer 7

no they do not

Answer 8

no