Forensic Hair Analysis Quiz

Why is the statistic about daily hair loss significant in forensic investigations?

• It helps in determining the age of a suspect.

• It helps in identifying the gender of a suspect.

• It indicates the health condition of a suspect.

• It suggests that a suspect might leave hair at a crime scene.

What determines whether hair is considered class or individual evidence?

• The color of the hair.

• The texture of the hair.

• The presence of the hair follicle.

• The length of the hair.

Which type of DNA can be retrieved from the hair shaft?

• Cytoplasmic DNA

• Chromosomal DNA

• Mitochondrial DNA

• Nuclear DNA

What is one method used to collect hair samples from a crime scene?

• Using a magnet

• Using adhesives

• Using a hairbrush

• Using a vacuum cleaner

What can macroscopic features of hair tell us?

• The blood type of the individual

• The general characteristics like color and texture

• The age of the individual

• The DNA sequence of the individual

What is the main function of the cuticle in hair?

• To provide color to the hair

• To protect the cortex and medulla

• To determine the length of the hair

• To store DNA

Which part of the hair contains the pigment that gives hair its color?

• Follicle

• Medulla

• Cortex

• Cuticle

What is the innermost layer of the hair shaft called?

• Medulla

• Follicle

• Cortex

• Cuticle

Which medulla pattern is characterized by a straight line down the middle of the hair?

• Interrupted

• Fragmented

• Continuous

• Absent

What is the purpose of using a comparison microscope in hair analysis?

• To determine the color of hair

• To compare hair samples side-by-side

• To identify the age of the hair

• To measure the length of hair