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A stain can tentatively be identified as blood by: Luminol, phenolphthalein, benzidine
Acid-phosphatase is a major constituent of: Semen
PSA (p30) is a: Protein found in seminal plasma
Buccal cells are obtained from: Inside of mouth cheek
If blood is found to have both A and B antigens it is typed as: AB
What is true about monoclonal antibodies? Medicines version of Magic Bullet, produced using multiplying blood cancer cells
Which of the following statements is false? Kastle-meyer test is used to determine if blood is human
People with type O blood have both A and B antigens on their red blood cells. False
The clumping together of red blood cells by the action of an antibody is known as: Agglutination
A gene pair made up of two similar alleles—for example, AA and BB—is said to be: Homozygous
Nonmotile sperm generally survive for up to four to six hours in the vaginal cavity of a living female. False
Chromosomes are the fundamental units of heredity False
Biological evidence should be packaged in plastic or airtight containers. False
In which phenotype pairings can the genotypes of the individuals be directly known? AB and O
Aspermia is an abnormally low sperm count False
The D antigen is also known as the ________ antigen. Rh
Luminol can be used at crime scenes to: Detect traces of blood without compromising DNA typing
Antibodies are found: in the blood serum
One parent is type AB; the other parent is type O. A possible genotype for an offspring is: AO
In routine blood banking, which antigen(s) must be determined in testing for compatibility? A,B,D
The presence of ________ indicates that a stain is seminal in nature p30
Most human cells contain forty-six chromosomes, arranged in twenty-three mated pairs. True
An individual who is type O has: Both A and B antibodies
The amount of acid phosphatase in seminal fluid is ________ the amount of acid phosphatase in blood. Greater than
Type AB blood contains: Both A and B antigens
Means to detect the amelogenin gene are included in commercial STR kits used in crime labs because the gene allows determination of: Gender
The molecular structure of DNA was deduced by: Both B and C
Which nitrogenous base is NOT found in DNA? Uracil
The building blocks of the DNA molecule are known as: Nucleotides
What is the number of nitrogenous bases needed to code for a specific amino acid? 3
STRs normally consist of repeating sequences of: 3-7
Assume that two strands of DNA have been separated and that the base sequence on one strand is ATGC. State the sequence of bases on the second strand. TACG
Which component of DNA forms the backbone of the molecule? Both A and C
As currently performed, DNA-profiling technology cannot provide information helpful in: Determining if an individual carries a genetic defect
In the PCR process, the first step is to heat the DNA strands. This is to permit the: Double stranded molecules to separate
The concept of simultaneously extracting, amplifying, and detecting a combination of STRs is known as: Multiplexing
A typical STR DNA type emanating from a single individual shows a ________ band pattern. Two
Note that suspect B has only one band in his lane. This is most likely an indication that: Homozygous
PCR is a technique that: can produce many exact copies of segments of DNA
Which of the following depicts correct base-pairing in DNA? T-A
The technology of DNA typing had its beginnings in 1985 with the work of: Alec Jeffreys
How many different bases are associated with the makeup of DNA? 4
The amount of DNA material required for STR analysis is ________ the amount of DNA required for RFLP analysis. Less than
In DNA replication, polymerases: Help assemble new DNA strands
How should blood-containing clothes from a victim be packaged? In breathable paper after its dried
The rate at which large DNA fragments move through the electrophoretic gel is ________ the rate at which small DNA fragments move through the same apparatus. Less than
Whole blood collected for DNA typing purposes must be placed in a vacuum containing the preservative: EDTA
DNA is a(n): Polymer
The separation of STRs using capillary electrophoresis: Preferred method, evolved from gel electrophoresis, decreases analysis time
The discriminating power of mtDNA is ________ the discriminating power of STR analysis. Less than
Which is available in commercial form as fertilizer? Ammonium Nitrate
Which is a homemade explosive that has been used by terrorist organizations in the Middle East? TATP
What is the major advantage of using the vapor concentration technique with gas chromatography? High sensitivity for detecting volatile residues
Which is a chemical used to synthesize the explosive TATP? Hydrogen peroxide
A fuel can only achieve combustion in: Gaseous state
Which is NOT a high explosive? Black Powder
Which type(s) of screening and confirmation tests are used for analyzing evidence of explosives? TLC, MC/GC, Color spot tests
Most explosives can be recovered from debris for future study by being rinsed with: Acetone
What is the concentration at which a vapor-to-fuel mixture in the air is capable of burning? Flammable range
High explosives can be classified as either ________ or ________ explosives. Primary, Secondary
What is the rapid combination of oxygen with a fuel, which produces a noticeable release of energy? Combustion
Hydrocarbon accelerants can be detected by: Portable detector and dogs
Arson investigators must work quickly to collect evidence at a fire scene because: Accelerant in soil may degrade, residues may evaporate quickly and safety requirements
Which of the following CANNOT be determined from a laboratory examination of evidence recovered from an arson? Brand name of gasoline
Which is the most widely used low explosive? Black powder, smokeless powder
Telltale signs of arson include: burn patter, separate points of origin, presence of containers
Which is an explosive readily detonated by heat or shock? Primary explosive
Which is an initiating explosive often used in detonators? Lead azide
Which chemical reaction is associated with a fire? Oxidation
When investigators search a fire scene, the first focus must be on: Finding origin of fire
Many explosives must have their own source of Oxygen
Complex chromatographic accelerant patterns can be simplified by: Mass spec
Which is a technique used to screen objects for the presence of explosive residues? Ion mobility spectrometry
Which instrumentation is considered the most sensitive and reliable for detecting and characterizing flammable residues? GC
Which is often used as the explosive core in a detonating cord? PETN
 

 



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