Technology using amino acid identified for determining fingerprints differences between men and women
Q. Forensic scientists have determined whether a finger print is of a male or female origin based on _________ found in them.- Published on 24 Nov 15a. Protein
b. Amyloid protein
c. Amino Acid
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Amino Acid
A test performed at a crime scene may now help forensic scientists determine if a fingerprint belongs to a woman or man based on certain amino acids found in the fingerprints. Levels are double that of men than women in their sweat, according to scientists. It is now possible to tell if the fingerprint belongs to a man or woman through testing of levels of residual amino acids.
