In the examination of the child patient, normal gingiva is diagnosed on the basis of
1. contour.
2. stippling.
3. sulcus depth.
4. color of Nasmyth's membrane.
5. tight fitting gingival collar.

(1) and (3)

(1) (2) (3) (5)

(1) (2) (4) (5)

(2) (3) (4)

(3) and (5)