Blood forensics

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What is the universal donor blood type?

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O

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What happens to the tail of a blood drop as the angle of impact decreases?

Back

The tail gets longer.

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What type of evidence is blood type considered?

Back

Class evidence.

Front

Can someone with type A blood receive blood from someone who is type AB?

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False.

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What is the blood type of a person with O+ blood?

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O+.

Front

What is the significance of the Rh factor in blood typing?

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It determines if blood is positive (+) or negative (-).

Front

What are the four main blood types?

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A, B, AB, O.

Front

What is the role of antibodies in blood typing?

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Antibodies react with specific antigens on red blood cells to determine blood type.

Front

How can blood spatter patterns help in forensic investigations?

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They can indicate the direction and angle of impact, as well as the force of the bloodshed.

Front

What is the difference between class evidence and individual evidence in forensics?

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Class evidence can narrow down a group, while individual evidence can identify a specific source.