7.2 Fingerprint Patterns

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Loop, Whorl, Arch.

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What is a fingerprint ridge?

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A ridge is a raised line on the surface of the skin that forms the unique patterns of fingerprints.

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What is a delta in fingerprint analysis?

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A delta is a triangular area found in some fingerprint patterns, indicating where ridges diverge.

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What is the significance of ridge characteristics in fingerprint analysis?

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Ridge characteristics help forensic experts identify and compare fingerprints for matching.

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What is the most common type of fingerprint pattern?

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Loop.

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Can fingerprint analysis guarantee a match?

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No, fingerprint analysis cannot always guarantee a correct match.

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What is a bifurcation in fingerprint patterns?

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A bifurcation is a point where a single ridge splits into two separate ridges.

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What is the purpose of fingerprint analysis in forensic science?

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To identify individuals based on the unique patterns of their fingerprints.

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What is an arch fingerprint pattern?

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An arch pattern is characterized by ridges that enter from one side and exit on the opposite side, forming a wave-like pattern.

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What does it mean if two fingerprints do not match?

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It means that the ridge patterns and characteristics are different enough to indicate they belong to different individuals.