What is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)?
Criminalistics term 1/2 review

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A technique used to amplify (replicate) DNA, making millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence.
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What method is especially useful for developing latent prints in automobiles?
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Superglue Fuming, a technique that uses cyanoacrylate to visualize fingerprints.
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What is Chromatography used for in forensic science?
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A technique used to separate individual dye components from different inks.
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What does inattentional blindness refer to?
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The failure to notice a fully-visible, but unexpected object because attention is engaged on another task.
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What are minutiae in the context of fingerprint analysis?
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Points where ridges come together or end, crucial for identifying fingerprints.
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What is the purpose of Iodine Fuming in forensic science?
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A method used to develop latent fingerprints on porous surfaces by sublimating iodine crystals.
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Define the term 'locus' in genetics.
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The specific physical location of a gene or DNA sequence on a chromosome.
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