Forensic Assessment #2 Review

The center part of a loop or whorl is called the _______________.

• Core

• Ridge

• Delta

• Arch

The triangular pattern of a fingerprint is called a _______________.

• Loop

• Delta

• Whorl

• Ridge

Which type of fingerprint is most rare?

• Loop

• Whorl

• Arch

• Delta

What blood type is the universal donor?

• AB+

• O+

• O-

• A-

What blood type is the universal recipient?

• AB+

• O+

• A+

• B+

If someone has RH - blood, which type(s) of blood can they receive?

• Only RH -

• Only RH +

• Both RH + and RH -

• Neither RH + nor RH -

Why is DNA important to forensics?

• It provides a unique identifier for individuals.

• It is used to determine blood type.

• It helps in identifying fingerprints.

• It is used to analyze handwriting.

What is the process of separating molecules, such as DNA, according to their size using an electrical current passed through a gel containing samples of DNA called?

• Chromatography

• Gel electrophoresis

• DNA sequencing

• Polymerase chain reaction

What is the national database that contains millions of DNA profiles called?

• CODIS

• NDIS

• DNA Bank

• AFIS

Who shares the same genetic code?

• Identical twins

• Siblings

• Cousins

• Parents and children