Forensic sem 1 review

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What is a crime scene?

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The place where something unlawful happened and where forensic evidence can be gathered.

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How many loci are included in the FBI database of DNA profiles?

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13

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Which fiber is NOT flammable?

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Wool

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What are STRs?

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Short sequences of nucleotides that are repeated many times, used to study differences between individuals.

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What blood type is represented by AB+?

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A blood type that has both A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells and the Rh factor.

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What is the purpose of securing a crime scene?

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To protect the scene from contamination and preserve evidence.

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What does CODIS stand for?

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Combined DNA Index System, a database for DNA profiles.

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What is the significance of RFLPs in forensic science?

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Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms are used to analyze DNA variations.

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What is the role of forensic entomology?

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The study of insect life to estimate the time of death in a forensic investigation.

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What is the function of a forensic pathologist?

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To determine the cause and manner of death through autopsy.