Fingerprint Pattern Terms and Concepts• Gastationin – The process of transporting or being carried in the uterus between conception and birth.• Epidermis – The outer layer of cells covering an organism in particular.• DNA – Deoxyribonucleic acid a self-replicating material found in almost all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information. • Fingerprint Patterns – Patterns formed by the details of fingerprint ridges, primarily loops, whorls, and arches. Questions* What does it mean to be biologically related? –They are related by genetic relationship and then by marriage or adoption.•What are fingerprints and how are they formed?-Fingerprints are the tiny ridges, whorls, and valley patterns on the tip of each finger. They form from pressure on a baby's fingerprints in the womb. •What procedures do officials, such as the police, use to record fingerprints? The police use different ways to record fingerprints. They use ink on a piece of paper. Additionally, the newer technology is cleaner and uses a special scanner that uploads the fingerprints into the system. • What are the different types or classes of fingerprints? Fingerprints are created by the imprints of human fingers when their finger comes into contact with something. Fingerprint classification is the grouping of fingerprints according to the patterns in which they appear. Fingerprints of siblings or unrelated individuals to determine whether general fingerprint patterns are genetic or random. Each person has a unique set of fingerprints, no two people have the same prints, which makes fingerprint identification a valuable tool for law enforcement searching for a criminal or missing persons. Comparing a print to...... middle of paper....... 50. There is also an additional processing fee of $14.00 for fingerprints to be scanned and submitted electronically by the solutions Pearson VUE or Identity. Do other states charge more to submit fingerprints? Each state charges different prices for ink or electronic fingerprint printing. Submission of fingerprints is also charged differently. Which is faster, ink or electronic fingerprinting? Electronic fingerprinting is faster and easier because it requires less paperwork and less waste. Digital ink printing takes some time to process and is very complicated. Digital ink printing involves a lot of paper work. shs2.westport.k12.ct.us/forensics/04-fingerprints/classification.htm