Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 22:36:42 -0500 (EST)
From: "Keith F. Lynch" <kfl at keithlynch.net>
To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at keithlynch.net>
Subject: [WSFA] Re: Murder at the Clone Convention
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at keithlynch.net>

"Ted White" <twhite8 at cox.net> wrote:
> You're saying that one's fingerprint is not spelled out in one's
> DNA, then?

Once again, DNA is a recipe, not a blueprint.  There's not enough
information in the human genome to spell out every last detail.  A
person's complete genome would fit on a single CD-ROM.  All WSFA
members' genomes would fit on a single DVD.

> It occurs arbitrarily and by chance?

Partly, yes.  Once again, I suggest you read
http://www.forensic-evidence.com/site/ID/ID_Twins.html
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