No, because they're not human.

By the same logic bacteria can also be considered individuals because they have their own unique…
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Mikaila Ross
Rex Kerr
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Oct 5, 2023
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No, because they're not human. But your adaptive immune cells can, because after VDJ recombination they are unique!
Also, um, identical twins might count as only one person because they don't have their own DNA? (If "own DNA" is necessary and sufficient for individuality.)
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