Forensic Science Hair Evidence Review

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What is a comparison microscope?

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A compound microscope that allows the side by side comparison of the samples, such as of hair or fibers.

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What type of hair has a round cross section and a large diameter?

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Asian.

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What is a hair follicle?

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The actively growing root or base of hair containing DNA and living cells.

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What is the central core of the hair called?

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Medulla.

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What is the medulla in hair structure?

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The central core of a hair fiber.

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What is the cuticle of a hair?

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The tough outer covering of a hair composed of overlapping scales.

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What is the cortex of a hair?

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A type of fibrous protein that makes up the majority of the cortex of a hair.

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What is the significance of hair evidence in forensic science?

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Hair evidence can connect an individual to a crime scene or victim.

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How can hair be used to determine ancestry?

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Different populations have distinct hair characteristics, such as cross-sectional shape.

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What is the role of DNA in hair analysis?

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DNA can be extracted from the hair follicle to identify individuals.