Fingerprint Patterns: Understanding Inheritance and Prevalence
The most common fingerprint pattern is the loop pattern, which accounts for approximately 65% of the population. It is also the most inherited pattern, with a high heritability of around 80-90%. Loop patterns are characterized by a single ridge that enters from one side of the finger, curves back, and exits from the same side.Genetic Disorders - Related Articles
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