Fingerprints

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When are fingerprints formed?

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During fetal development.

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What component of a fingerprint constitutes individual evidence?

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Minutiae.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Loops, whorls, and arches.

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What is a loop fingerprint pattern?

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A fingerprint pattern that has one or more ridges entering from one side, curving around, and exiting from the same side.

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What is a whorl fingerprint pattern?

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A fingerprint pattern that has circular or spiral ridges.

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What is an arch fingerprint pattern?

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A fingerprint pattern that has ridges that enter from one side and exit from the other side, rising in the center.

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What is the purpose of the core in a fingerprint?

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The core is the central part of a fingerprint pattern, often used as a reference point for classification.

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What is a delta in fingerprint analysis?

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A delta is a point on a fingerprint where two ridges diverge.

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What is ridge count in fingerprint analysis?

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Ridge count is the number of ridges between the core and the delta.

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How can fingerprints be used in forensic science?

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Fingerprints can be used for identification and to link suspects to crime scenes.