Chapter 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
Class Evidence
Material that connects an individual or thing to a certain group.
Comparison Microscope
A compound microscope that allows a side-by-side comparison of samples, such as of hair or fibers.
Cortex
The region of a hair located outside of the medulla containing granules of pigment.
Cuticle
The tough outer covering of a hair composed of overlapping scales.
Hair Follicle
The actively growing root or base of a hair-containing DNA and living cells.
Individual Evidence
A kind of evidence that identifies a particular person or thing.
Keratin
A type of fibrous protein that makes up the majority of the cortex of a hair.
Medulla
The central core of a hair fiber.
Melanin Granules
Bits of pigment found in the cortex of a hair.
Neutron Activation Analysis
A method of analysis that determines composition of elements in a sample.
Trace Evidence
Small but measurable amounts of physical or biological material found at a crime scene.
