DNA
The variable form of a gene.
What is an allele
Plasma, red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells
What is the composition of blood
Accidentally, intentionally, or deliberately
What are the ways in which a person can be exposed to substances
Describes temperature loss in a corpse.
What is algor mortis
The process of bone replacing cartilage.
What is ossification
What is this:
(GAAT)(GAAT)(GAAT)(GAAT)
What is a Short Tandem Repeat (STR)
The attraction between molecules of unlike substances.
What is adhesion
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Occurs when a body is in one position for two hours and then moved to another position.
What is dual lividity
Material that connects bones to other bones.
What are ligaments
Genes average ____ base pairs.
A) 30
B) 3,000
C) 300,000
D) 30,000,000
What is 3,000
Occurs when white blood cells detect a foreign substance and try to destroy it.
What is an antigen-antibody response
A chemical that is a hydrogen donor.
What is an acid
The specific change in the body that brought about the cessation of life.
What is the mechanism of death
The investigation of bones and the marks or damage on them to uncover a potential cause of death.
What is skeletal trauma analysis
Material that is used to isolate and cut DNA.
What are restriction enzymes
The type of impact spatter that is caused by a blunt force object.
What is a low velocity impact spatter
A test that involves using a moving liquid and a solid phase.
What is thin layer chromatography
Portions of the body that experience rigor first.
What are small muscles
Bone that is most reliable for determining the height of a person.
What is the femur
Class evidence that allows investigators to trace either the maternal or paternal line (need only one and which one it provides).
What is mtDNA and traces the maternal line
What are Y STRs and traces the paternal line
Test that confirms the presence of human blood.
What is an ELISA test
Drugs can be detected in this even several months after use has been discontinued.
What is hair
Factors that affect rigor
What is temperature, body weight, and activity before death
Place where epiphyseal plates are located.
What is the end of long bones