Forensic Botany

Which is not true?: When collecting botanical evidence you should

• properly label it.

• store it in paper.

• collect multiple samples.

• store it in plastic.

Identify a specific place pollen and spore evidence can be found in.

• Clothing

• Hair

• Nasal passages

• All of the these

• None of these

The field of forensic palynology is the study of:

• polymer evidence to help solve criminal cases.

• how plants are classified.

• pollen and spore evidence to help solve criminal cases.

• allergic reactions to pollen.

Which part of a plant is most commonly used in forensic botany to determine the time of year a crime occurred?

• Leaves

• Roots

• Flowers

• Bark

What is the primary role of a forensic botanist in a criminal investigation?

• To identify plant species at a crime scene

• To determine the age of a suspect

• To analyze soil composition

• To study animal behavior

Which type of plant evidence is most useful in linking a suspect to a crime scene?

• Seeds

• Pollen

• Bark

• Roots

In forensic botany, what does the presence of diatoms in a body of water indicate?

• The water is polluted

• The presence of a body

• The time of death

• The water is fresh

How can tree rings be used in forensic investigations?

• To identify the species of a tree

• To determine the age of a tree

• To estimate the time of year a crime occurred

• To analyze soil quality

What is the significance of plant DNA analysis in forensic botany?

• It helps in identifying plant species

• It can link a suspect to a crime scene

• It determines the age of a plant

• It analyzes plant diseases

Which of the following is a common method for collecting plant evidence at a crime scene?

• Using plastic bags

• Using paper bags

• Using metal containers

• Using glass jars