Forensic Hair Analysis

Hair is a valuable source of evidence?

• True

• False

Structure of hair does not let forensic scientists determine if hair is human or nonhuman.

• True

• False

Hair can be analyzed using a variety of methods.

• True

• False

When considering hair as evidence, characteristics of hair include?

(check all that apply)

• Adheres to many surfaces

• Easily transfers to a victim or crime scene

• Tough outer coating

• Physical characteristics provide class evidence

Hairs with an attached follicle or root contains?

• No DNA

• nuclear DNA

• osmosis DNA

• mitochondrial DNA

Hair without a root or follicle contains

• No DNA

• nuclear DNA

• mitochondrial DNA

• osmosis DNA

Gas chromatography and Isotope ratio analysis are two chemical test that can be done on hair.

• True

• False

Hair can be determined when it has been left at a crime scene?

• True

• False

In the 1900s a comprehensive study of hair was published in France?

• True

• False

What are some of the functions of hair?

(Check all that apply)

• Protects skin against sunlight

• Decreases friction

• Regulates body temperature

• Helps with body odor