Fingerprint pattern is inherited, but also affected by the environment. An example of how the environment naturally can alter fingerprint pattern is


A) a criminal taking off the fingertip skin with acid.

B) a fetus touching the developing toe and finger pads to the wall of the amniotic sac.

C) a person developing skin disorders.

D) the fingertips rubbing away from too much computer use.


B) a fetus touching the developing toe and finger pads to the wall of the amniotic sac.

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