To permanently alter the fingerprint and produce scars, one must damage the:
A)Minutiae.
B)Ridges.
C)Epidermis.
D)Dermal papillae.

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The dermal papillae are the structures in the skin that create the patterns of fingerprints. Damaging them can permanently alter fingerprints and produce scars, as they are responsible for the unique patterns of ridges and valleys on the skin's surface.

To Permanently Alter the Fingerprint and Produce Scars, One Must