WAEC Biology 2002 Question 48

Question 48

Variation

Which of these statements is true about fingerprint patterns?

  1. A.Consistent for a lifetime
  2. B.May be exactly the same for two individuals
  3. C.Prominent only at puberty
  4. D.Correlate with the individual blood group
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Consistent for a lifetime)

Explanation

A person's fingerprint pattern forms before birth and does not change for life, and no two people have exactly the same prints.