Multiple choice

T/F Fingerprints change over the lifetime of an individual. They do not remain the same.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Friction ridge patterns on the fingers are formed in the womb and remain unchanged throughout an individual's lifetime, except for permanent scarring. This permanence is one of the fundamental principles that makes fingerprinting an exceptionally reliable method of identification. They do not change as an individual grows older.

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