Fingerprints

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What is a fingerprint classified as in terms of characteristics?

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A fingerprint is an individual characteristic.

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How many deltas are typically found in a loop fingerprint pattern?

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A loop fingerprint pattern usually has 1 delta.

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What is the uniqueness of fingerprints in relation to individuals?

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No two people have been found with the exact same fingerprint pattern.

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Which fingerprint pattern is the most common?

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Loops are the most common fingerprint pattern.

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What do plain whorls and central pocket whorls consist of in their pattern?

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Plain whorls and central pocket whorls consist of complete circles in the pattern.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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The three main types of fingerprint patterns are loops, whorls, and arches.

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What is the significance of the core in fingerprint patterns?

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The core is the central part of a fingerprint pattern, important for classification.

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What is the difference between a plain whorl and a central pocket whorl?

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A plain whorl has two deltas and a central pocket whorl has one delta with a circular core.

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What is the role of minutiae in fingerprint analysis?

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Minutiae are the unique features in fingerprints that help in identification.

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How can fingerprints be used in forensic science?

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