Fingerprinting Review

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What is the name of this minutiae?

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Ending Ridge

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Identify the WHORL fingerprint pattern.

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A whorl fingerprint pattern is characterized by circular or spiral ridges.

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What is the name of this minutiae?

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Island

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What is the evolutionary purpose of fingerprints?

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To help grasp objects.

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What pattern is this?

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Arch

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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 minutiae in fingerprinting?

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Minutiae are the unique features in a fingerprint that help in identification.

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What is the difference between a loop and a whorl?

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A loop has one core and one delta, while a whorl has two deltas and at least one ridge that makes a complete circuit.

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What is the significance of the core in a fingerprint?

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The core is the central point of a fingerprint pattern and is crucial for classification.

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How can fingerprints be used in forensic science?

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Fingerprints can be used to identify individuals at crime scenes.