Hair and Fiber Analysis Review

Front

What is the purpose of using a comparison microscope in fiber analysis?

Back

To compare the color and structure of fibers side by side.

Front

What type of medulla is characterized by being unbroken throughout the hair?

Back

Continuous.

Front

What type of hair is characterized by having a triangular shape?

Back

Beard hair.

Front

What is the main difference between nuclear and mitochondrial DNA in hair analysis?

Back

Mitochondrial DNA can be extracted from hair without the root.

Front

What is the outermost layer of hair called?

Back

Cuticle.

Front

What is the primary component of hair that provides strength and structure?

Back

Keratin.

Front

What is the role of the cortex in hair structure?

Back

The cortex provides strength, color, and texture to the hair.

Front

How can hair be used as forensic evidence?

Back

Hair can provide information about the identity of a person and can link a suspect to a crime scene.

Front

What is the significance of the medulla in hair analysis?

Back

The medulla can help differentiate between species of hair.

Front

What are the three main layers of hair?

Back

Cuticle, cortex, and medulla.