Forensic Chemistry: Fingerprinting Methods

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At what point in time are fingerprints formed according to the text?

Before birth

Which of the following statements accurately describes fingerprints?

Fingerprints are unique and remain unchanged

What is the primary characteristic of fingerprinting according to the text?

It is the most accurate and reliable method of identification

When do fingerprints start to change according to the text?

Never change

What happens to fingerprints after death based on the text?

They remain unchanged until body decomposes

What is the color of fluorescent powders?

Red, yellow, green or orange

Which of the following can fluorescent powders contain?

Iron particles

What is the purpose of fluorescent powders?

The text does not provide information about the purpose of fluorescent powders

How many different colors of fluorescent powders are mentioned in the text?

4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of fluorescent powders mentioned in the text?

They are used in laser printers

What type of impressions can be made by pressing your fingers in fresh paint, wax, soap, butter, or tar?

Three-dimensional

Which of the following materials can be used to create plastic fingerprints visible to the naked eye?

Tar

What is the visibility of the plastic fingerprints created by pressing fingers in various materials?

Visible by naked eye

Which of the following impressions can be made by pressing fingers in fresh paint, wax, soap, butter, or tar?

Plastic

What distinguishes the impressions made by pressing fingers in fresh paint, wax, soap, butter, or tar?

They are permanent

What types of fingerprints are visible to the naked eye?

Patent fingerprints

Which of the following materials can form visible fingerprints?

Blood

How are visible fingerprints different from latent fingerprints?

Visible fingerprints are formed by colored materials like blood or paint

Which of the following is NOT a type of visible fingerprint?

Sweat fingerprints

What is the main characteristic of visible fingerprints?

They are formed when fingers come into contact with colored materials

What is a latent fingerprint?

A fingerprint that is invisible to the naked eye

What types of surfaces can latent fingerprints be deposited on?

Smooth, rough, porous, and non-porous surfaces like metal, glass, or plastic

What is the primary composition of a latent fingerprint?

Natural oils and sweat

Which of the following is a characteristic of a latent fingerprint?

It is formed when the skin touches a surface

Which of these statements about latent fingerprints is true?

They are created by the natural oils and sweat on the skin

Explore the accuracy and reliability of fingerprinting as a method of identification in forensic chemistry. Discover how fingerprints are formed before birth and remain unchanged until the decomposition of the body after death.

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