Trace Evidence Practcie Flashcard 2

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What is the primary method used by forensic scientists to analyze the follicular tag of a hair sample?

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Nuclear DNA testing.

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Which tool is commonly used by forensic scientists to compare paint samples by examining their color and layer structure?

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Stereoscopic (dissecting) microscope.

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What tool would a forensic analyst use to compare the physical characteristics of two hair samples, such as medulla structure and scale patterns?

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Comparison microscope.

Front

What are the pigments in hair and paint primarily responsible for determining?

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Color.

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From which source is a paint chip most likely collected in a crime scene involving a damaged vehicle?

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Car surfaces.

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What is the role of a comparison microscope in forensic analysis?

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To compare physical characteristics of two samples side by side.

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Define nuclear DNA testing in the context of forensic science.

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A method used to analyze the DNA found in the nucleus of cells, providing unique genetic information.

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What is the significance of the medulla structure in hair analysis?

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It helps in distinguishing between different hair samples.

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Explain the importance of color in forensic paint analysis.

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Color can link a suspect to a crime scene by matching paint samples.

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What is the function of a stereoscopic microscope in forensic investigations?

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It allows for the examination of three-dimensional structures, useful in analyzing paint layers.