Latent fingerprints can be detected by
Question and options
Latent fingerprints can be detected by
- Benzidine test
- Brentamine fast blue test
- Isoenzyme marker
- Ninhydrin reagent
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Ninhydrin reagent
Ninhydrin reacts with amino acids in sweat residues to develop latent fingerprints on porous surfaces. Benzidine is a blood test, Brentamine fast blue a seminal acid phosphatase test.
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