MemorIQ Essentials: Forensics
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MemorIQ Essentials: Forensics
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This flashcard set covers essential concepts in forensic science, focusing on various methods and principles used in criminal investigations. Learners will practice identifying key terms, such as Locard's Exchange Principle and types of forensic evidence, including fingerprints and DNA profiles. The set also delves into specific fields such as forensic entomology, ballistics, and the examination of questioned documents. By studying these cards, users will enhance their understanding of forensic techniques and the role of scientific analysis in legal settings.
Card 1
What principle states that every contact leaves a trace?
Locard's Exchange Principle.
Card 2
What is the study of insects in legal investigations called?
Forensic Entomology.
Card 3
Which fingerprint type is the most common?
Loops.
Card 4
What chemical is used to detect blood, producing a blue glow?
Luminol.
Card 5
What is the study of motion and characteristics of bullets?
Ballistics.
Card 6
What database is used for storing DNA profiles?
CODIS.
Card 7
What is the scientific measurement of human body parts for identification?
Anthropometry.
Card 8
What is the cooling of a body after death called?
Algor Mortis.
Card 9
What is the stiffening of muscles after death called?
Rigor Mortis.
Card 10
What do you call the evidence that can link a sample to a unique, single source?
Individual evidence.
Card 11
What is the term for a statement of where a suspect was during a crime?
Alibi.
Card 12
What do you call a hair without a root?
Nuclear DNA-deficient hair.