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22 Cards in this Set
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arch |
a fingerprint pattern in which the ridge pattern originates from one side of the print and leaves from one side |
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core |
a center of a loop or whorl |
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delta |
a triangular ridge pattern with ridges that go in different directions above and below a triangle |
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fingerprint |
an impression left on any surface that consists of patterns made by the ridges on a finger |
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latent fingerprint |
a hidden fingerprint made visible through the use of powders or other techniques |
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loop |
a fingerprint pattern in which the ridge pattern flows inward and returns in the direction of the original |
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minutiae |
the combination of details in the shapes and positions of ridges in fingerprints that make each unique |
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patent fingerprint |
a visible fingerprint that happens when fingers with blood, ink, or some other substance on them touch and transfers the pattern of their fingerprint to that surface |
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plastic fingerprint |
a three-dimensional fingerprint made in soft material such as clay, soap,or putty |
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ridge pattern |
the recognizable pattern of the ridges found in the end joints of fingers that form lines on the surface |
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ten cards |
a form used to record and preserve a person's fingerprints |
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whorl |
a fingerprint pattern that resembles a bull's-eye |
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allele |
an alternate form of a gene |
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chromosome |
a cell structure that contains genetic information along strands of dna |
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DNA fingerprint |
pattern of dna fragments obtained by examining a persons unique sequence of dna base pairs |
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DNA probe |
a molecule labeled with a radioactive isotope,dye,or enzyme that is used to locate a particular sequence or gene on a dna molecule |
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electrophoresis |
a method of separating molecules such as dna according to their size and electrical |
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gene |
segments of dna in a chromosome |
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pcr |
a method used to rapidly make multiple copies of a specific segment of dna |
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restriction enzyme |
a molecule that cuts dna molecule at specific base sequence |
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str |
repeats of short dna sequences with varying numbers of repeats found among individuals |
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vntr |
repeats of a short dna sequence with varying numbers of repeats among individuals |
