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In 1984, _______________ became the first person to make a breakthrough in DNA
exclusion: - ANSWER- Sir Alec Jeffreys
Humans inherit a genome of 20 chromosomes from each parent for a total of 40. -
ANSWER- False
In Canada, after voluntary DNA is used in an investigation, samples that do not lead to
a conviction are: - ANSWER- Destroyed
In Canada, sexual crimes and murder fall into the category of
___________________________, meaning a DNA sample of the convicted perpetrator
is automatically added to the Convicted Offender Index. - ANSWER- Primary Offences
The reliability of DNA as a gold standard of forensic science was published in the 2009:
- ANSWER- National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report
Which website confirms that an article or journal is peer reviewed? - ANSWER-
Ulrichsweb.com
According to the textbook, which DNA typing method examines smaller regions of
repeated sequences, thus requiring less DNA, and being less time consuming? -
ANSWER- STR Analysis
DNA data is totally individualizing, except in identical twins. - ANSWER- True
DNA can be extracted from any fluid that has a cell with a: - ANSWER- Nucleus
"Get it! At UTL" refers to the link in Google Scholar that redirects you to Scholar's Portal,
to obtain an article: - ANSWER- True
Serology techniques are used to screen evidence items for the presence and type of: -
ANSWER- Bodily fluid deposition
The National DNA Databank is responsible for two indices: The Convicted Offender
Index (COI), and the: - ANSWER- The Crime Scene Index (CSI)
In a buccal swab, DNA samples are extracted from: - ANSWER- Cheek cells
Which of the following is not a nitrogen-containing base of DNA: - ANSWER- Fluorine
, What is defined as the study and uniqueness of friction ridge structures and formations?
- ANSWER- Advanced Ridgeology
In Canada, fingerprints are defined as both the friction skin pattern formation found on
human skin, as well as the impression or mark left on a surface after having had contact
with fingers. - ANSWER- True
Which of the following is not one of the four premises of friction ridge identification? -
ANSWER- Ridges are persistent after death, allowing for ID during decomposition
Volar skin is the name for non-friction skin that, unlike fingers, does not assist in the
ability to hold items or provide traction. - ANSWER- False
In 1892, which cousin of Charles Darwin was responsible for the acceptance of the use
of fingerprints for personal identification? - ANSWER- Sir Frances Galton
Which of the following is not an attribute of friction-skin? - ANSWER- Relief
What can affect composition of fingerprint secretions? - ANSWER- Rate of sweat
(excessive sweating), dietary habits, age
Like DNA, fingerprint patterns are inherited combination derived from both parents. -
ANSWER- True
Like DNA, identical twins have the same fingerprint patterns. - ANSWER- False
Which of the following is not a basic fingerprint pattern type: - ANSWER- Delta
Pore size, pore shape and edge shape are attributes of what level of friction ridge
detail? - ANSWER- 3rd Level
Visible fingerprints found at a crime scene are known as: - ANSWER- Patent
A fingerprint formed by the removal of material from the surface (ie. dust) is called a: -
ANSWER- Negative Impression
The acronym for fingerprinting examination, that ensures a reliable investigation, is
known as: - ANSWER- ACE-V
According to the definition of fingerprint identification, if two partial fingerprints are non-
continuous, they can be joined together to make a sequence print. - ANSWER- False
Which of the following describes an "individual" characteristic of shoeprints? -
ANSWER- Random occurrences that change the original structure
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