Fingerprints

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What are fingerprints?

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Unique patterns of ridges and valleys on the surface of fingers, used for identification.

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What is the significance of fingerprints in forensic science?

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Fingerprints are used to identify individuals at crime scenes and in criminal investigations.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Loops, Whorls, and Arches.

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What is a loop fingerprint pattern?

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A fingerprint pattern where ridges enter from one side, curve around, and exit the same side.

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What is a whorl fingerprint pattern?

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A fingerprint pattern characterized by circular or spiral ridges.

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What is an arch fingerprint pattern?

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A fingerprint pattern where ridges rise in the center and flow outwards.

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What is the core of a fingerprint?

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The central part of a fingerprint pattern, often used as a reference point.

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What is a delta in fingerprint analysis?

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A triangular area found in some fingerprint patterns, indicating a change in ridge flow.

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What is minutiae in the context of fingerprints?

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The unique features of a fingerprint, such as ridge endings and bifurcations.

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How many points of minutiae are required for a definitive match in IAFIS?

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At least 12 matching points.