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You're discussing a forensic crime scene show with your roommate, who insists that fingerprints are left behinsd due to the sebum on our fingertips. What do you tell him?

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Sweat is not the only source of lipids found in fingerprints, however. Sebaceous glands on your face and scalp secrete an oily sub- stance known as SEBUM, which keeps your skin waterproof. ... Many factors can contribute to the quality of a fingerprint left behind.

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