Exam (elaborations)
FSC100 Exam Review: Questions & Answers (Rated A+)
- Course
- Institution
FSC100 Exam Review: Questions & Answers (Rated A+)
[Show more]
Content preview
FSC100 Exam Review: Questions & Answers (Rated A+)In 1984, _________ became the first person to make a breakthrough in DNA
exclusion: Right Ans - Sir Alec Jefferys
Humans inherit a genome of 20 chromosomes from each parent for a total of
40. Right Ans - False (humans inherit a genome of 23 chromosomes, for a
total of 46)
In Canada, after voluntary DNA is used in an investigation, samples that do not
lead to a conviction are: Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - Primary offences
The reliability of DNA as a gold standard of forensic science was published in
2009: Right Ans - National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report
Which website confirms that an article or journal is peer-reviewed? Right
Ans - Ulrichsweb.com
According to the textbook, which DNA typing method examines smaller
regions of repeated sequences, thus requiring less DNA, and is less time-
consuming? Right Ans - STR Analysis
DNA data is totally individualizing, except in identical twins Right Ans -
True
DNA can be extracted from any fluid that has a cell with a: Right Ans -
Nucleus
"Get it! At UTL" refers to the link in Google Scholar that redirects you to
Scholar's portal, to obtain an article Right Ans - True
Serology techniques are used to screen evidence for the presence and type of
Right Ans - Body fluid deposition
, The National DNA Databank is responsible for two indices: the Convicted
Offender Index (COI) and the: Right Ans - The Crime Scene Index (CSI)
In a buccal swab, DNA samples are extracted from: Right Ans - Cheek cells
(buccal means cheek or mouth)
Which of the following is NOT a nitrogen-containing base of DNA: Right
Ans - Fluorine
What is defined as the study and uniqueness of friction ridge structures and
formations? Right Ans - 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. Right Ans - True
Which of the following is NOT one of the four premises of friction ridge
identification? Right Ans - Ridges are persistent after death, allowing for ID
during decomposition (the part that's incorrect in this is the 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 Right Ans - False (Volar skin
is friction skin)
In 1892, which cousin of Charles Darwin was responsible for the acceptance of
the use of fingerprints for personal identification? Right Ans - Sir Francis
Galton
Which of the following is not an attribute of friction-skin? Right Ans - Relief
Which of the following can affect the composition of fingerprint secretions?
Right Ans - All of the above
Like DNA, fingerprint patterns are inherited combination derived from both
parents Right Ans - True
Like DNA, identical twins have the same fingerprints Right Ans - False
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Studyhall. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
76799 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now