Fingerprint Retest Assignment 2

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What is the general pattern of fingerprints throughout a person's life?

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The general pattern of fingerprints stays the same throughout a person's life.

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Who created the system of Anthropometry, which was later replaced by fingerprinting?

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Alphonse Bertillon created the system of Anthropometry.

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Which fingerprint pattern is the most common?

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The loop pattern is the most common fingerprint pattern.

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What are minutiae in the context of fingerprints?

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Minutiae are small unique markings on fingerprints.

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What is the name of the minutiae that resembles an eye?

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The minutiae that resembles an eye is called Enclosure/Eye.

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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 minutiae in fingerprint analysis?

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Minutiae are significant because they provide unique characteristics that can help identify individuals.

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What is the difference between a loop and a whorl fingerprint pattern?

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

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What is the role of fingerprinting in forensic science?

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Fingerprinting is used in forensic science for identification and verification of individuals in criminal investigations.

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What is the term for the ridge patterns that form the basis of fingerprint classification?

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The term for the ridge patterns is 'fingerprint patterns'.