Fingerprints

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Minutiae points are where the ridge structure ____________ ___________.

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Pattern changes.

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A fingerprint is a(n) ________________________ characteristic.

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individual.

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No two people have been found with the ____________________ same fingerprint pattern.

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exact.

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The study of friction ridge structures and their uniqueness is called ____________________.

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Ridgeology.

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What does AFIS stand for?

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Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

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What are the primary types of fingerprint patterns?

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Loops, whorls, and arches.

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What is the purpose of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)?

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To store, search, and match fingerprint records.

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What is the significance of ridge endings in fingerprint analysis?

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Ridge endings are crucial minutiae points used for identification.

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How do environmental factors affect fingerprint quality?

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Environmental factors like moisture and surface texture can distort or obscure fingerprints.

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What is the role of latent fingerprints in forensic science?

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Latent fingerprints are invisible prints left on surfaces that can be developed and analyzed.