Fingerprints

Front

What is the most common type of animal hair used to make brushes for fingerprinting?

Back

Camel

Front

___________________ is a chemical that bonds with amino acids in fingerprints and will produce a blue or purple color.

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Ninhydrin

Front

Impressions left by friction ridge skin on objects such as a door handle, window, or other objects are called _______________ _______________.

Back

Latent prints

Front

What does AFIS stand for?

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Automated Fingerprint Identification System

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How is AFIS useful?

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

Front

What are friction ridge patterns?

Back

Unique patterns formed by the skin on fingers, palms, and soles that are used for identification.

Front

What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Loops, whorls, and arches.

Front

What is the purpose of using fingerprint powders?

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To visualize latent prints on surfaces.

Front

What is the significance of the core in fingerprint analysis?

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The core is the center of a fingerprint pattern and is used as a reference point for classification.

Front

What is the role of the dermal papillae in fingerprint formation?

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They create the unique patterns of ridges and grooves on the skin.