Fingerprinting+Homework-CMP

=Fingerprinting Chapter Questions=

11. C 12. A 13. A 14. C 15. D
 * Multiple Choice**

16. A ridge fount is an imaginary line that starts in the center (core) and continues to the outside edge (delta). 17. Each person has individual impressions on the end of their fingers that can only be matched to themselves. It is impossible for two people to have the exact same set of fingerprints. 18. The basal layer of the fingertip is where fingerprints grow. This layer grows the fastest (in human fetuses). It is also protected by the epidermous (the outside layer of skin) so that it cannot be damaged or destroyed. 19. It is impossible to change your fingerprints. If a person burns of cuts his or her fingers, the fingerprints will grow back as the scars heal. 20. Ninhydrin reacts with sweat (amino acids). Cyanoacrylate also reacts with amino acids. Silver nitate reacts with chloride salt in sweat. Lodine fuming combines with carbohydrates in latent prints.
 * Short Answer**