Fingerprinting

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What are the three basic types of fingerprint patterns?

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Arch, Loop, Whorl

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What is the most common fingerprint pattern found in the general population?

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Loop

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What is the term for the study of fingerprints?

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Dactyloscopy

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What is Adermatoglyphia?

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A rare genetic disorder caused by a dominant gene on chromosome 4 that results in the absence of fingerprints.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is the purpose of fingerprints?

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To provide a unique identifier for individuals, assist in forensic investigations, and help in personal identification.

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Which fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridges that enter from one side, rise in the center, and exit the other side?

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Arch

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What is the significance of loops in fingerprint analysis?

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Loops are the most common fingerprint pattern and are used in forensic science for identification.

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What is a common misconception about fingerprints?

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That fingerprints can be easily altered or changed; in reality, they remain consistent throughout a person's life.

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What is the role of genetics in fingerprint formation?

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Genetics play a significant role in determining the patterns and characteristics of an individual's fingerprints.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is the difference between a whorl and a loop in fingerprint patterns?

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A whorl has circular or spiral patterns, while a loop has ridges that enter and exit from the same side.