FORENSIC SCIENCE Criminals throughout history have tried to alter their fingerprints to escape capture and conviction. Use the terms "DNA," "friction ridge," and "individual characteristic" to explain why destroying fingerprints is not an effective way to avoid convictions. Proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure are expected.

Which of the following accurately describes the correct order of events in the process of transpiration within a plant? a. water enters the roots, passes through the leaves, and leaks through the stem pores. b. water enters the roots, gets transported through the stem, and evaporates through the leaves. c. water is absorbed through the leaves, is transported through the stem, and nourishes the roots. d. water is absorbed through the leaves, nourishes the roots, and leaks through the stem pores.