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Forensic Science Quiz

Authored by Ahmad Sharab

Science

12th Grade

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Forensic Science Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which technique is commonly used to create a DNA profile unique to an individual?

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)

Western blotting

Gel electrophoresis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Fingerprints are formed by the ridges on which part of the body?

Palms

Feet

Tongue

Elbows

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of toxicology in forensic science?

Identifying the cause of death

Identifying the presence of drugs or poisons

Analyzing hair samples

Examining tissue under a microscope

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which type of microscopy uses visible light to magnify images of small objects?

Electron microscopy

Fluorescence microscopy

Light microscopy

Scanning probe microscopy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Forensic pathology primarily involves:

Analyzing fingerprints

Studying insects

Determining the cause of death

Investigating arson cases

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In DNA fingerprinting, what is the purpose of PCR?

To separate DNA fragments by size

To amplify specific DNA sequences

To analyze DNA under UV light

To create a gel matrix for electrophoresis

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which fingerprint pattern is the most common among humans?

Arch

Loop

Whorl

Composite

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