Forensic Science - Fingerprints

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When are fingerprints formed?

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During fetal development

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Do two people ever have the same fingerprints?

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no

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The person most responsible for the fingerprint system used in the U.S. today is: Edward Henry, Henry Ford, William Herschel, Alphonse Bertillon

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Edward Henry

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Are there exact legal requirements in the United States on the number of points that must match for fingerprint identification?

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No, there are no exact legal requirements.

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Is a fingerprint considered individual evidence?

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True

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The three main types of fingerprints are classified as

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Loops, whorls and arches

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The most common type of fingerprint pattern is the:

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loop

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Over 60% of the population has this type of pattern.

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loops

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About 30% of the population has this type of pattern.

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whorls

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About 6% of the population has this general type of pattern.

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arches