Criminalistics term 1/2 review

Criminalistics term 1/2 review

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11th - 12th Grade

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1.

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What is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)?

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A technique used to amplify (replicate) DNA, making millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence.

2.

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Front

What method is especially useful for developing latent prints in automobiles?

Back

Superglue Fuming, a technique that uses cyanoacrylate to visualize fingerprints.

3.

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What is Chromatography used for in forensic science?

Back

A technique used to separate individual dye components from different inks.

4.

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Front

What does inattentional blindness refer to?

Back

The failure to notice a fully-visible, but unexpected object because attention is engaged on another task.

5.

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What are minutiae in the context of fingerprint analysis?

Back

Points where ridges come together or end, crucial for identifying fingerprints.

6.

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What is the purpose of Iodine Fuming in forensic science?

Back

A method used to develop latent fingerprints on porous surfaces by sublimating iodine crystals.

7.

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Define the term 'locus' in genetics.

Back

The specific physical location of a gene or DNA sequence on a chromosome.

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