WAEC Biology 2012 Question 52

Question 52

Variation

The classes of fingerprints in man are

  1. A.whorl, alternate, opposite and compound.
  2. B.compound, loop, whorl and alternate.
  3. C.whorl, arch, compound and loop.
  4. D.arch, simple, compound and opposite.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (whorl, arch, compound and loop.)

Explanation

Fingerprints are classed as arch, loop, whorl and compound (composite).