Matt read two articles about fingerprints written by different authors. One was titled, “What Makes a Fingerprint,” and the othe
r was titled, “How Police Use Fingerprints.” Matt compared the articles. Which piece of evidence would most likely be found in both articles? A. Forensic scientists use fingerprints as a primary criminal investigation tool. B. A fingerprint is an impression of the ridges and lines on any part of a human hand, and every individual’s fingerprints are unique. C. Fingerprints develop before birth and are persistent throughout a person’s life, unless the person experiences a scarring injury. D. At a crime scene, investigators often take fingerprint impressions to identify individuals who may have been present during the event.
B. A fingerprint is an impression of the ridges and lines on any part of a human hand, and every individual’s fingerprints are unique.
Explanation:
both books are using the subject of fingerprints. in "what makes a fingerprint" they would very likely put a definition in the book. in "how police use fingerprints" they would also use a definition for an introductory chapter or paragraph.
