@fmf saidQ: Why do we all have different fingerprints?
Why do we all have different fingerprints?
Does it mean something?
A: The same reason we have different facial features and don't all think exactly the same way - we're individuals.
Q: Does it mean something?
A: Yes, it means we're not clones.
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@mchill saidActually Clones might have different fingerprints, as they some part of the formation is governed by enviroment during pregannacy (and is poorly understood as far as I know).
Q: Why do we all have different fingerprints?
A: The same reason we have different facial features and don't all think exactly the same way - we're individuals.
Q: Does it mean something?
A: Yes, it means we're not clones.
Identical twins have similar but not identical fingerprints. That is one of the foundations for the reasoning.