difference in identical twins?!?

Question

i have a identical twin...so identical that upto 5 years old and before even we cant recognise our pictures
but now i am 1/2 inch taller....i have little lighter hair..my skin colour is little paler..
ppl say its due to environment!!
how?

Answer 1

It could be environmental differences from many circumstances in your life or it could epigenetic differences where your genomes differ due to natural chemical modifications. both differences are described here
http://multiples.about.com/od/funfacts/a/differenttwins.htm

Answer 2

Yes, different foods you eat, activity and exposure to sun (Lighter hair, darker skin?). Many other things too (Environment). If you are more active you may be more muscular and actually grow a little taller. Also, we are taller in the morning than in the afternoon. I not go into all that, but, just the time and what you were doing before you measure height can make a difference.

Answer 3

Hmmm...that's weird. Maybe he's tanner, and your hair has gotten lighter because of the sun. Not sure about the whole height thing, try measuring again standing flat foot, no shoes, socks or anything. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Well, maybe it isnt completely enviornment, but they ways your genes are made up or your intrests. If one of you like being outdoors more maybe that is why is his more tan or if you are different weights its just because either one of you eats more or has a slower matabolism, identical twins aren't completly identical

Answer 5

Diet, exercise, and your general health can affect your height. Those can also affect your hair and skin colour, as can exposure to sunlight or chemicals.

Answer 6

yes environmental differences affect skin colour and growth as diet varies as well as life syle

Answer 7

You guys probably weren't from the same egg inside your mom