Matt read two articles about fingerprints written by different authors. One was titled, "What Makes a Fingerprint," and the other 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.

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Angel Velazquez

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7 December, 17:37

Matt read two articles about fingerprints written by different authors. One was titled, "What Makes a Fingerprint," and the other 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.

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Lana Leblanc · Answer 1

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.

Sheldon Zavala · Answer 2

I think it's B

Explanation:

It might be B because it is basically saying what a fingerprint is, and in both rticles, they might include something like that in them.