Hair Evidence Review

Front

What important protein is the hair shaft composed of?

Back

Keratin

Front

What type of evidence is hair without the follicle considered?

Back

Class

Front

How can you determine if hair is from an animal or human?

Back

By examining the characteristics of the hair.

Front

Is DNA present on hair?

Back

False, DNA can be present if the hair has the follicle.

Front

What is the actively growing root or base of a hair that contains DNA and living cells?

Back

Hair Follicle

Front

What are the three main parts of a hair strand?

Back

Cuticle, Cortex, Medulla.

Front

What is the function of the cuticle in hair?

Back

It protects the inner layers of the hair.

Front

What is the cortex of the hair responsible for?

Back

It provides strength, color, and texture.

Front

What is the medulla in hair?

Back

The innermost layer of the hair shaft, which may be absent in some hair types.

Front

What type of evidence is hair with the follicle considered?

Back

Individual evidence.