Forensic Final Review 3/3

What is the name and function of a primary protein in red blood cells?

• mitochondria, the powerhouse of the call

• hemoglobin, capture and carry oxygen to the body

• platelets, kills bacteria and other pathogens

• serum, regulates body temperature

Immunoprecipitation tests determine:

• Whether the sample is blood or semen

• Whether the sample of blood has viral antibodies

• Whether the sample is human or animal origin

• Whether the person has covid 19

DNA typing samples are commonly obtained from the following, except:

• saliva

• vaginal secretions

• semen

• fingerprints

DNA in the nucleus comes from:

• Only the mother

• Only the father

• Both the mother and father

• There is no DNA in the nucleus

DNA in the mitochondria comes from:

• Only the mother

• Only the father

• Both the mother and father

• There is no DNA in the nucleus

How can you determine the genetics of the father's side of the family only?

• nuclear DNA

• mitochondrial DNA

• genetic code from the Y chromosome

• genetic code from the X chromosome

When a drug substance is submitted to the toxicology department, what is the first test that is done?

• screening test

• confirmation test

• marquis test

• gas chromatograph

Who has the responsibility of deciding what samples from a deceased victim will go to the forensic toxicologist?

• Lead Investigator

• Medical Examiner

• First responder

• Toxicologist

Poisons are often dissolved into a liquid to give to the victim. What solvents are commonly used?

• water and ethanol

• bleach and milk

• orange juice and seltzer

• cyanide and arsenic

Fingerprints are created by the

• dermis

• epidermis

• fatty layer

• cuticle