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The study of fingerprints is called:

The study of fingerprints is called:

  • (A) Genetics
  • (B) Histology
  • (C) Haematology
  • (D) Dactylography
Dactylography is the study of fingerprints—the aim is identification. Its origins trace back to Greek, where daktylos is finger and graphia is writing or study. It concentrates on the patterns created by friction ridges—loops, whorls, and arches—that remain constant from birth to death. Dactylography is a basic tool of forensic science, used to link suspects to crime scenes and to determine who has the right to a certain identity.
  • Genetics: This is the biological study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms.
  • Histology: This refers to the microscopic study of biological tissues and their structures.
  • Haematology: This is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
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  • (A) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
  • (B) Non-Aligned Treaty Organization
  • (C) Non-Aligned Trading Organization
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