how different are the fingerprints of twins

Question: how different are the fingerprints of twins
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Asked by ajayhamid to Richard on 17 Jun 2011. This question was also asked by jodierapley.
- Richard Case answered on 17 Jun 2011:
  
  Hi ajay,
  
  Great question!
  
  Identical twins will have the same DNA but will NOT have the same fingerprints. They may have very similar patterns as there is a genetic link… But the tiny “charateristics” that make us all unique will be different… this is down to conditions within the womb.
  
  Do you have any identical twins in your school? It would be a great experiment for you and your friends to try out.

Question: how different are the fingerprints of twins