Forensic Science Hair Evidence Review

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Does hair always contain DNA?

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False

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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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When evidence can only be associated with a group and never with a single source, that evidence is said to possess what?

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Class characteristics.

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Hair with a round cross section and a large diameter is classified as which type?

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Asian.

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What is the oldest part of the hair?

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Tip.

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What are the main components of hair?

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Keratin (a fibrous protein), water, and lipids.

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What is the purpose of hair in forensic science?

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To provide evidence that can link a suspect to a crime scene.

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What is the difference between class and individual evidence?

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Class evidence can only associate with a group, while individual evidence can be linked to a single source.

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What is the significance of the hair shaft in forensic analysis?

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The hair shaft can provide information about the hair's origin and characteristics.

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What type of evidence is hair considered in forensic science?

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Trace evidence.