Fingerprints

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What are the most common fingerprint patterns?

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Loops are the most common fingerprint pattern.

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What are the least common fingerprint patterns?

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Arches are the least common fingerprint pattern.

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What does AFIS stand for?

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AFIS stands for Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

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How does AFIS assist in criminal investigations?

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AFIS can identify probable matches of latent prints and any print that is already in the database.

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What shapes are found in plain whorls and central pocket whorls?

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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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How can fingerprints be classified?

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Fingerprints can be classified based on their patterns: loops, whorls, and arches.

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What is the significance of loops in fingerprint analysis?

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Loops are significant because they are the most frequently occurring fingerprint pattern.

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What is the role of latent prints in forensic science?

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Latent prints are used to identify individuals at crime scenes when visible prints are not available.

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What technology is used to analyze fingerprints?

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Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) are used to analyze and match fingerprints.