Which of the following is a disadvantage of using fingerprints as a method of identification?

A. It is very difficult to match the fingerprints lifted from a crime scene with fingerprints stored in databases.
B. It can be inaccurate as some people share the same fingerprint.
C. It is often difficult to lift a suitable fingerprint from a crime scene.
D. It can be falsified based on the number of points of similarity.


Answer: C

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