Would a genetic clone have the same fingerprints as the original?
In general, it is said that identical twins do not have the same fingerprint, and neither would clones. The reason is that fingerprints are not entirely genetically determined, and rather determined in part by its pattern of nerve growth into the skin. As a result, this is not exactly the same even in identical twins. However, it is also said that fingerprints are different in identical twins, but only slightly different.
No. According to the article, “Why Identical Twins Have Different Fingerprints” (http://www.forensic-evidence.com/site/ID/ID_Twins.html), there are factors in fetal development unique for each individual, despite having identical DNA: QUOTE The fingertips are also in contact with other parts of the fetus and the uterus, and their position in relation to uterus and the fetal body changes as the fetus moves on its own and in response to positional changes of the mother. Thus the microenvironment of the growing cells on the fingertip is in flux, and is always slightly different from hand to hand and finger to finger. It is this microenvironment that determines the fine detail of the fingerprint structure. While the differences in the microenvironment between fingers are small and subtle, their effect is amplified by the differentiating cells and produces the macroscopic differences that enable the fingerprints of twins to be differentiated. END QUOTE Genetically, clones are no different t
Hi Again. This question really intriqued me so I looked into it further. I’ll put the link where I found the information at the bottom of this blurb. Okay, it is said that a human clone at it’s very beginning “would be” identical in every way to it’s dna doner but…and here’s the kicker…..it would be in the clone’s “adulthood” that changes would/may occur that differentiate it from it’s doner. The link with this information explains this in more detail but I believe it said that this happens due to the original “reprogramming” of the egg. So, I guess with regards to the original question of the genetic clone having the same fingerprints as the original, the answer would have to be both….”yes” originally because cloning results at the onset created an “identical” copy and “no” because onward into the clones existence changes like were previously mentioned regarding nerve structure in the fingertips and even life itself, i.e. friction or injury to the clones fingertips(prints) would
