Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Fingerprints
The correct answer is Fingerprints. - A fingerprint is an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger.
- The recovery of partial fingerprints from a crime scene is an important method of forensic science.
- Moisture and grease on a finger result in fingerprints on surfaces such as glass or metal.
- Deliberate impressions of entire fingerprints can be obtained by ink or other substances transferred from the peaks of friction ridges on the skin to a smooth surface such as paper.
- Fingerprint records normally contain impressions from the pad on the last joint of fingers and thumbs, though fingerprint cards also typically record portions of lower joint areas of the fingers.
- The three types of fingerprints are Whirls, loops, and ridges.
- The retina of the eye is also used with the fingerprint as it is found that fingerprints are not 100% unique.
- The Arch is the rarest type of fingerprint.
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