what is a non- characteristic for fingerprint and what the example for fingerprint.thank you

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Dear Gurublue, my teacher gave me this homework by using one of my spelling words in my frayer model.

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the answer is straight lines letter shapes, number shapes...etc.

A non-characteristic for a fingerprint refers to a feature or detail that does not provide any valuable information for identification purposes. These non-characteristic features are typically small-scale anomalies or irregularities that do not play a significant role in the uniqueness of a fingerprint.

One example of a non-characteristic would be a small scar or cut on the fingertip. While scars and cuts can alter the appearance of a fingerprint, they do not affect the fundamental ridge patterns or overall pattern of the ridges, which are the primary distinguishing characteristics used for fingerprint identification.

On the other hand, a characteristic for a fingerprint refers to the features that are unique to an individual and are used for identification. These features include ridge endings, bifurcations, and the overall pattern and arrangement of ridges. The uniqueness of these characteristics is what makes fingerprints a reliable method for personal identification.