Fingerprints
This is the unique pattern found at the tip of each finger, used for personal identification.
What is finger print
This molecule, made up of a double helix, carries the genetic blueprint for all living organisms.
What is DNA
This is the first step for any first responder when arriving at a crime scene to ensure safety.
What is securing the scene
A medical doctor, usually a forensic pathologist, whose responsibility is to determine the cause and manner of suspicious or unattended deaths.
What is medical examiner A.K.A Ducky
This type of protective gear is worn to shield your mouth and nose from inhaling harmful chemicals or airborne particles at a crime scene.
What is a mask or respirator
A characteristic pattern of fingerprint ridges, possessed by approximately 5% of the population.
what is Arches
These individuals share the same DNA but might express different traits because of environmental factors.
What is identical twins
This is used by investigators to prevent contamination of evidence by ensuring only authorized personnel enter the crime scene.
What is perimeter
Scientists who study crime, criminals and criminal behavior.
What is a Criminologist
This common tool is used by investigators to record the positions of evidence at a crime scene before it is collected or moved.
What is a camera or photograph?
A pattern within a fingerprint in which the ridge makes at least one complete circuit.
What is Whorls
DNA is shaped like a twisted ladder, also known as this.
What is a double helix?
Investigators use this to mark the spot where evidence is found.
What is an evidence marker?
Evidence such as hair, fibers, dust or soil particles, paint flakes or other microscopic material that can link a suspect to a place where a crime was committed.
What is trace evidence
A tool that can be used to get the most accurate position of evidence at a crime scene
What is a crime scene sketch
This kind of fingerprint is not visible to the naked eye and requires powder or chemicals to reveal.
What is latent print
Humans have 23 pairs of these in each cell, which carry our genetic information.
What is a chromosome
This is the term for ensuring that no one can alter, remove, or disturb evidence, often by restricting access and marking items.
What is chain of custody
A process that separates a mixture of different chemicals into its individual components, often for the purpose of analysis.
What is Chromatography
This is one of the most important steps in preventing crime scene contamination, especially when dealing with biological or trace evidence.
What is wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)?
This U.S. federal agency maintains the largest biometric database in the world, including millions of fingerprint records.
What is the FBI
This percentage of human DNA is identical to a banana’s DNA.
What is a banana
The use of this tool ensures that evidence, such as clothing or firearms, is not inadvertently disturbed or contaminated during the collection process.
What is a forensic evidence bag?
trained medical doctors who attempt to determine the cause of death of a person. They conduct autopsies and present evidence to the cause of death of a person in a court of law.
What is a pathologists
What does DNA stand for
What is Deoxyribonucleic Acid