Fingerprint Analysis

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What is a latent fingerprint?

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An invisible fingerprint made visible through the use of powders or forensic chemical techniques.

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Identify the fingerprint pattern: Whorl.

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A fingerprint pattern characterized by circular or spiral ridges.

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What is a Tented Arch?

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A fingerprint pattern that has a central core and rises sharply, resembling a tent.

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What does Ninhydrin spray react with to reveal fingerprints?

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Amino acids present in the sweat and oils of the skin.

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What is the definition of a plastic print?

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A three-dimensional fingerprint impression left in a soft material, such as wax or clay.

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What is a patent fingerprint?

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A visible fingerprint that is left on a surface when a finger coated in ink or another substance touches it.

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What are minutiae in fingerprint analysis?

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The unique features in a fingerprint, such as ridge endings and bifurcations, used for identification.

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What is the purpose of fingerprint analysis?

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

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

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

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What is the significance of the Island minutiae?

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An island is a type of minutiae that appears as a single ridge that is not connected to any other ridges.