Human Fingerprints Are a Good Example of a Multifactorial Trait

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Essay

Human fingerprints are a good example of a multifactorial trait.What evidence can you cite to suggest that fingerprints are partially influenced by genes? How about evidence suggesting that they are partially influenced by environmental factors?

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Definitions:

Brown Era

A period in American history, often associated with the Brown v. Board of Education case, marked by significant developments in the civil rights movement.

Racial Integration

The process of ending racial segregation and bringing people of different races into equal membership in society.

De Facto

In practice or actuality, but not officially established by law.

Racial Segregation

The systemic separation of people into racial or ethnic groups in daily life, historically institutionalized in various societies.