2007-07-26 05:09:53 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
nope! neither do they have identical retinal scans
2007-07-26 05:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by Ember Halo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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. Scientists love to use this topic as an example of the old "nature vs. nurture" debate. 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.
2007-07-26 12:15:42 · answer #2 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No two people have the same fingerprint, even if they are identical twins. It is one of the only things that makes us all genuinely unique.
2007-07-26 12:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no no 2 people have identical anything the only thing that might look the same is thier appearence but no no 2 people have the same finger prints
2007-07-26 12:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by Jancarlos R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no...everyone has a different finger print no matter if they are identical
2007-07-26 12:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by Meg Kenny 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. They have genetic differences even being identical and this is one of them. Their ear shape may be different too.
2007-07-26 12:14:07 · answer #6 · answered by Bagpuss 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No everyone has their own figerprints regardless if they are identical twins or not.
2007-07-26 12:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by Indiana Raven 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no.
even though they are identical they are still two different people.
2007-07-26 12:18:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, it is impossible it is one of those things that make every person in this world unique....
hope i answered your question!
2007-07-26 12:15:32 · answer #9 · answered by Sammi A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope everyone is unique on there fingerprints.
2007-07-26 12:14:32 · answer #10 · answered by msdood1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋