Forensic Science: Fingerprint review

A fingerprint will remain unchanged during an individual’s lifetime.

• True

• False

The most common type of fingerprint pattern is the arch pattern.

• True

• False

The radial bone is aligned with the little finger of your hand.

• True

• False

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

• Two or more people may have the same DNA structure.

• No two people have the same fingerprints.

• Identical twins may have the same fingerprints.

• Fingerprint analysis is 100% reliable in criminal investigations.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The most common fingerprint pattern is the

• Loop

• Arch

• Whorls

• Tented arch

Fingerprint patterns are made up of

• patterns of ridges and valleys

• patterns of whorls and lines

• patterns of valleys and composites

• patterns of lines and ridges

Fingerprints are created by:

• dead skin cells that are left behind

• sweat on the skin that is left behind

• oil on the skin that is left behind

• dirt on the skin that is left behind

Fingerprints (loops, whorls, and arches) before being analyzed for minutiae patterns are considered

• class evidence

• individual evidence

What is the evolutionary purpose of fingerprints?

• for identity

• there is no purpose

• to help grasp objects

• the ridges protect your fingers

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Fingerprint whorl patterns may be a:

• plain whorl

• central pocket loop whorl

• double loop whorl

• all of these choices.