Toxicology Lab
Forensic Biology
Firearms and Toolmarks
Medical Examiner
Miscellaneous
100
What instrument is used to screen for alcohol?
Headspace Gas Chromatography
100
What are four steps of DNA processing?
Extract, Amplify, Separate and Sort
100
What is found in the magazine?
Cartridges
100
The term “rigor mortis” refers to:
The body’s muscles stiffening after death.
100
What is forensic?
The application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.
200
What test can tell us if certain drugs are in a sample?
ELISA test
200
Forensic biologists compare DNA samples by looking at how many markers?
13
200
The _______marks the bullet with the gun’s unique characteristics.
Rifling
200
An internal autopsy always begins with a ___________.
Y-Incision
200
DNA tests are quick and always pinpoint the right criminal
False
300
Where is Vitreous Humor found in?
Eye
300
What does the abbreviation DNA represent?
Deoxyribonucleic acid (de·ox·y·ri·bo·nu·cle·ic ac·id)
300
What equipment do investigators use to analyze striations on bullets?
Comparison Microscope
300
What is the first thing an examiner does when a person arrives for autopsy?
An external autospy
300
Where is DNA located?
Blood, bones, hair, saliva, and skin cells
400
How do CSIs ensure that evidence does not get ampered with?
Chain of Custody
400
What does CODIS represent?
Combined DNA Index System
400
What measurement is used to determine the caliber?
Diameter
400
What percentage is due to homicide?
9%
400
What do Forensic Toxicologists do?
They test human fluids and tissues to determine the presence of drugs and other chemical substances.
500
What happens to a chemical when it is analyzed b the GAS Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS)?
It is broken into fragments which are each counted to create a graph.
500
What do PCR technique?
Makes millions of copies of the DNA markers
500
Where do investigators test fire a suspected gun in order to get individual characteristics of the gun?
In a water tank
500
Where does a medical examiner measure the body temperature of a dead person?
Liver
500
Forensic scientists must be?
Impartial, Accurate, Thorough, and Truthful
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