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Do identical twins have the same fingerprints?

Past stat · 2026-08-07 UTC

The answer

Identical twins share DNA, but fingerprints form in the womb from gene expression plus random pressure, fluid, and growth patterns. Even clones of the same genome end up with unique ridge patterns.

Correct answer: No, fingerprints still differ

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