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Which term describes the specific patterns found in fingerprints, such as loops, whorls, and arches?
Which term describes the specific patterns found in fingerprints, such as loops, whorls, and arches?
- D) Fingerprint minutiae (correct)
- A) Fingerprint motifs
- C) Fingerprint archetypes
- B) Dermatoprints
What is the correct term for the patterns found in fingerprints?
What is the correct term for the patterns found in fingerprints?
- C) Fingerprint archetypes
- D) Fingerprint minutiae
- B) Dermatoprints
- A) Fingerprint motifs (correct)
What are the unique ridge characteristics used for fingerprint identification called?
What are the unique ridge characteristics used for fingerprint identification called?
- B) Dermatoprints
- D) Fingerprint minutiae (correct)
- A) Fingerprint motifs
- C) Fingerprint archetypes
Study Notes
Fingerprint Patterns
- The specific patterns found in fingerprints, such as loops, whorls, and arches, are described by the term minutiae.
- Minutiae refer to the unique ridge characteristics used for fingerprint identification.
- Loops, whorls, and arches are the three main types of patterns found in fingerprints.
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Test your knowledge on fingerprint patterns and terminology with this quiz! Can you identify the correct term for the specific patterns found in fingerprints? Choose from options like fingerprint motifs, dermatoprints, fingerprint archetypes, and fingerprint minutiae.
