Hairs & Fibers

Hair & Fibers

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The substance that makes up hair and fingernails is called

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The bottom portion of a hair nearest teh scalp in which DNA may be found is called

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Hair samples can be tested for nuclear DNA whether or not the root is present.

• true

• false

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It is possible to show that a hair came from a specific person or animal.

• true

• false

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The smallest unit of a textile material is called a

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A type of fiber that is made from plants or animals is classified as

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The most common type of plant fiber is

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Type of fiber that is man-made, such as nylon or rayon is classified as