Dermography: Fingerprinting 14. Why can fingerprints be used to identify individ

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Dermography: Fingerprinting 14. Why can fingerprints be used to identify individuals? 15. Name the three common fingerprint patterns. and 16. Henna tattoos are temporary tattoos that last about 2 weeks. Hypothesize why henna tattoos do not last af long as permanent tattoos. 17. Vitiligo is a disorder in which the pigmentation of the skin is uneven, resulting in white patches, Recent research suggests that vitiligo might be an autoimmune disorder. Which cells would you expect to be most affected, and why? 18. Keratinase is an enzyme produced by dermatophytes. Which organs in the body would these pathogenic fungi tend to proliferate in, and why?

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DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It’s used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease. Fingerprinting be used to identify individual because fingerprint is unique for every individual.

Answer 15- Three common fingerprint pattern Plain arch, ulnar loop,radial loop.

Answer 17 Vitiliago is a disorderin which the pigmentation of the skin is unevenresulting in white patches. Vitiligo is an immune disorder Melanocytes cells are Affected. The TYR gene encodes the protein tyrosinase, which is not a component of the immune system, but is an enzyme of the melanocyte that catalyzes melanin biosynthesis, and a major autoantigen in generalized vitiligo.

Answer 18- keratinase is present in skin where keratin is present.

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