WorksheetsForensic Chemistry Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 48mins
The mind-altering component of Marijuana.
Tetrahydrocannabinol
Cannabinoid
Capsaisin
Raisins
Analysis of a suspected controlled substance .
Drug Analysis
Toxicology
Laboratory Analysis
Microscopic Analysis
Analysis of blood, urine or hair sample to determine whether a substance has been consumed
Drug Analysis
Toxicology
Laboratory Analysis
Microscopic Analysis
The morphological characteristics and colour of cannabis plants are easily distinguished, with male plants being typically ___________.
Distinctively darker in color
taller, less robust and lacking the distinctive flowering heads
Shorter, more robust and with distinctive flowering heads.
Much shorter in height and without the distinctive flowering heads
Used to examine the features of the material with the primary aim of identifying a number of particular characteristics: simple covering hairs, cystolithic trichomes, glandular trichomes, and stigma.
Drug Analysis
Toxicology
Macroscopic Analysis
Microscopic Analysis
Are quick pass/fail tests that are used to determine the presence or absence of various controlled substances in a specimen.
Presumptive test
Confirmatory test
Macroscopic test
Microscopic test
Used to conclusively identify the identity of a controlled substance.
Presumptive test
Confirmatory test
Macroscopic test
Microscopic test
Used as a screening test for the presence of cannabis, the reagent, which is composed of vanillin, aceytaldehyde and ethanol, is added to the suspected cannabinoid along with hydrochloric acid, producing a purple colour change in the presence of cannabis.
Marquis reagent test
Duquenois-Levine reagent test
Cobalt Thiocyanate Reagent
Potassium Permanganate Reagent
Drug used are encased in the hair shaft, which means the longer the hair the longer back traces the lab can detect in the individual’s drug history. the test conducted to illicit result is ______.
Hair Testing
Urinalysis
Hair screening test
Hair analysis
A test performed by observation and description of the physical properties of a specimen through a microscope.
Physical test
Microscopic test
Macroscopic test
Color test
Which among the test is an example of a confirmatory test?
Physical test
Infrared Spectrophotometry
Duquenois-Levine test
Microscopic test
This instrument passes a narrow beam of infrared energy through a thin film of the substance being studied, as the wavelengths changes, the amount of energy transmitted by the specimen is measured and recorded on a chart.
Gas Chromatograph
Infrared Spectrophotometry
Duquenois-Levine test
Thin layer chromatography
An analytical technique used to separate the components of a mixture and subsequently identify them, following MS analysis, a unique spectrum will be produced for each particular compound, which can be compared to spectra of known compounds to determine the identity of components in the mixture.
Gas Chromatograph
Infrared Spectrophotometry
Duquenois-Levine test
Thin layer chromatography
A qualitative method used to indicate the presence of THC, cannabinol and cannabidiol in a suspected cannabis product.
Gas Chromatograph
Infrared Spectrophotometry
Duquenois-Levine test
Thin layer chromatography
Used in the field for quick screening of suspect substances
Presumptive test
Confirmatory test
Macroscopic test
Microscopic test
Soil evidence have what kind of characteristics as evidence?
Individual characteristics
Class characteristics
None of the mentioned
Valuable evidence
The liquid used in soil analysis.
CHLOROFORM and BROMOFORM
WATER
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
GASOLINE
A method of separating compounds in order to aid in the identification and quantification of a substance, which then analyze into organic materials such as narcotics, plastics, explosives, paints, inks or petroleum products.
Thin-layer chromatography
Gaseous chromatography
High-performance liquid chromatography
Petrography
The process which refers to knocking one or more electrons from the analyte, producing a positively-charged ion (known as a cation) which is often achieved by a heating the filament which emits electrons to acceleration and focused to knock electrons off the sample molecules, thus producing ions.
Thin-layer chromatography
Gaseous chromatography
High-performance liquid chromatography
Ionization
Involves the use of a thin layer of stationary phase (typically silica, alumina, cellulose or a gel permeation material) on a flat carrier sheet, onto which the sample is spotted.
Thin-layer chromatography
Gaseous chromatography
High-performance liquid chromatography
Petrography
Utilizes a solid stationary phase housed inside an analytical column, through which a liquid mobile phase carries the analyte of interest.
Thin-layer chromatography
Gaseous chromatography
High-performance liquid chromatography
Petrography
Used in forensic Science is considered the most confirmative chromatographic technique which can allow for substances to be identified.
Thin-layer chromatography
Gaseous chromatography
High-performance liquid chromatography
Petrography
Utilized in the analysis of materials used to make explosives.
Thin-layer chromatography
Gaseous chromatography
High-performance liquid chromatography
Petrography
The following are the various chromatography methods, EXCEPT;
Thin-layer chromatography
Gaseous chromatography
High-performance liquid chromatography
Petrography
A physical method of separation in which the components to be separated are distributed between two phases, one of which is stationary while the other moves in a definite direction.
Microscopic Examination
Chromatography
Chemical Examination
Petrography
A procedure used to separate mixtures and to identify the components present in those mixtures.
Microscopic Examination
Chromatography
Chemical Examination
Petrography
In collecting moisture soil samples, What should be done?
Gather the soil sample and placed it in a tin can with cover to ensure that its moisture is contain
Gather the soil sample and placed in a separate pill boxes or canisters and sealed.to ensure that its moisture is contain
Dried up the evidence thru air drying, when dried up they should be placed in a separate pill boxes or canisters and sealed.
Dried up the evidence thru air drying, when dried up they should be placed in a paper bag.
Kinds of evidence that usually associated with outdoors crimes or where the suspect may have walk or drive on unpaved areas, this evidence maybe retain in the cracks or heels of the shoes of the suspect or the suspect may deposit these particles that were picked up outside of the crime scene.
Semen
Soil
Blood
Dirt
Branch of geology which deals with the systematic classification and identification of rocks, rock forming minerals and soils.
Microscopic Examination
Chromatography
Forensic Geology
Petrography
An analytical instrument that can be used to chemically identify an unknown substance essentially based on its molecular mass and charge.
Mass Spectrometry
Comparison Microscope
Stereoscopic Microscope
None of the mentioned
Known as the Kastle-Meyer test, which causes an alkaline solution to take on a pink coloring in the presence of blood.
Benzidine test
Phenolphthalein
Leucomalachite green
Luminol
A test in which a positive result is not conclusive that the stain is blood but a negative result is conclusive that the stain is not blood.
preliminary test
field test
blood test
confirmatory test
These cell components are formed from pieces of cells found in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes it help blood to clot.
red blood cells
platelets
plasma
white blood cells
These cells play an important role in the immune system and lymphatic system by defending the body against infection.
red blood cells
platelets
plasma
white blood cells
The blood cells responsible in carrying oxygen to the tissues.
red blood cells
platelets
plasma
white blood cells
These cells determine the blood type and are the most abundant cell type in the blood, they have what is known as a biconcave shape.
red blood cells
platelets
plasma
white blood cells
In the legal sense, blood could be used to, EXCEPT;
Circumstantial or corroborative evidence
Identify the specific identity perpetrator of the crime
Determination of the approximate time the crime was committed
Determination of the place of commission of the crime.
The shape of the blood or blood stains will give the investigator an idea of the direction of its source. Usually in small drops, the tapering end of the blood spot is towards the direction of the moving source. In this case, the blood was used to _______.
Determine the cause of death
Determination of the direction of escape of the victim or the assailant.
Determination of the approximate time the crime was committed
Circumstantial or corroborative evidence
In the case where a person was found dead with a stab wound on his chest and a knife with blood was found near his body. Examination of the weapon showed that the blood-stained on it belongs to the same blood group as that of the victim. This result shows a strong presumption that the weapon was used to stab the victim. In this case the blood was used as a _______.
Determine the cause of death
Determination of the direction of escape of the victim or the assailant.
Determination of the approximate time the crime was committed
Circumstantial or corroborative evidence
In maternal disputes, blood could be used in cases of, EXCEPT;
In case of allegation of interchange of children in a hospital or nursery home, either accidentally or deliberately.
In case of allegation of a mother killing her own child.
For ownership of dead fetus or newly born child found in the street trash.
In cases of wayward or stray children being claimed by two or more women
In disputed parentage, blood could be used in cases of, EXCEPT;
The wife committed adultery and the husband denied being the father of the child
Claim for support or rights of succession of the alleged illegitimate child
A child was born out of lawful wedlock and the mother claimed someone to be the father but he vehemently denied it.
Claim for sexual assault to identify the assailant(s)
The following are facts about the uses of blood in the crime, EXCEPT;
Traces of blood can indicate how an attack was made and help identify all manners of objects associated with it
Any cutting or piercing of major blood vessels can produce a deluge and result in significant traces of blood being left at the crime scene
The quantity of blood spilled, when compared with injuries to the victim’s body, can be correlated with particular wounds
Bloodstains and splashes can often identify the perpetrator
The main function of the blood to the human body.
give color to the skin
transport oxygen, nutrients, and wastes throughout the body
transport oxygen throughout the body
give life to human
These are individuals who secrete in their body fluids – such as semen, saliva, urine, and vaginal fluids and substances, corresponding to their blood groups. They are called as _____.
X-men
mutant
secretor
secret
If blood is allowed to stand for sometimes in which an anticoagulant is added, a straw-colored liquid will separate called ______.
plasma
serum
syrup
platelets
Amount of PLASMA in blood.
40 %
50%
55%
65%
When the blood is allowed to stand for sometimes it clotted which then produces a straw-colored liquid will. This is called as ______.
plasma
platelets
syrup
serum
A man of average size contains about how many quarts of blood.
4 quarts
6 quarts
8 quarts
10 quarts
The circulating fluid provides the body with nutrition, oxygen, and waste removal.
blood
semen
body tissues
urine
The Father of Criminal Detection.
Hans Gross
Leone Lattes
Alphonse Bertillon
Edmond Locard
He established the first crime lab based upon the idea that criminals leave behind traces of themselves with every crime and stated the principle that once contact is made between two surfaces a transfer of material(s) will occur.
Hans Gross
Leone Lattes
Alphonse Bertillon
Edmond Locard
The man who detailed the assistance that investigators could expect from the fields of Microscopy, Chemistry, Physics, mineralogy, zoology, botany, anthropometry, and fingerprinting.
Hans Gross
Leone Lattes
Alphonse Bertillon
Edmond Locard
The Father of “Bloodstain Identification”.
Hans Gross
Leone Lattes
Alphonse Bertillon
Edmond Locard
The Father of Forensic Toxicology
Hans Gross
Leone Lattes
Mathieu Orfila
Karl Landsteiner
Discovered the ABO blood grouping.
Hans Gross
Leone Lattes
Mathieu Orfila
Karl Landsteiner
The analysis of blood, semen, and other body fluids found at the crime scene.
Toxicology
Serology
Forensic Entomology
Forensic Pathology
Involves the identification and examination of skeletal remains, in order to determine if the remains are human or another type of animal.
Forensic Anthropology
Serology
Forensic Entomology
Forensic Pathology
Benzidine test uses benzidine solution and hydrogen peroxide. What is the color reaction for a positive result?
Red
Pink
Blue
Green
What is the color reaction for a positive result in the Guaiacum test?
Red
Pink
Blue
Green
What is the color reaction for a positive result in the Phenolphthalein test?
Red
Pink
Blue
Green
The following are the confirmatory test for blood, EXCEPT;
Teichmann test
Wagenhaar test
Takayama test
Kastle-Meyer test
Use to determine whether the blood is of human or animal.
Teichmann test
Wagenhaar test
Takayama test
Precipitin test
Purple Top Vacutainers (contain EDTA) type of vacutainer is suitable for ;
Useful for DNA testing; may inhibit certain conventional serological tests.
Useful for conventional serological testing
Useful for toxicological testing
Useful for conventional serological tests; less useful for DNA testing; can be used for pregnancy and HIV testing
A chemical that when applied to bloodstains, even very dilute bloodstains, will cause the bloodstains to glow in the dark.
Luminol
Benzidine
Leucomalachite Green
Phenolphthalein
A condition where the affected male produces no sperm.
Oligospermia
Zerospermia
Aspermia
Asperia
