Your DNA and Your Traits
To build a human body a complex set of instructions is needed. The instructions for how to build your body are encoded in your DNA. Your DNA sequence helps determine your traits. That is, how you look and how you behave. Your DNA sequence is unique, so you look unique. On this page, you can compare your traits with other visitors. After submitting your traits, you will see how many other visitors have the same traits as you!
 

What is your sex?


 Female
 


 Male
 

Do you have a "Widow's Peak"?

A widow's peak is a hairline that comes to a point in the center of your forehead.


 Widow's Peak
 


 No Widow's Peak
 

What is your Hair Color?

If you have grey hair, dyed hair, or no hair, choose the original hair color.


 Red
 


 Blonde
 


 Brown
 


 Black
 

What is your Eye Color?

If you wear colored contact lenses, please choose your original eye color.


 Blue/Grey
 


 Green/Hazel
 


 Light Brown
 


 Dark Brown
 

What is your Earlobe Shape?


 Hanging
 


 Attached
 

Do you have Dimples?

Dimples are easier to see if you smile.


 Dimples
 


 No Dimples
 

What is you fingerprint pattern?

Look at your right pointer finger. Which pattern below most closely matches your own? (You may need a magnifying glass for this one).


 Arch
 


 Loop
 


 Whorl
 


 Composite
 

You're done! Click the "Submit" button to see how many traits you share with other visitors who have submitted their traits as well.

  

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