Forensic pt 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 main blood types?
A
A
- B
- AB
- O
2
Q
When can you get DNA evidence from hairs?
A
When it has been pulled out and has the root of the hair remaining with cells attached
3
Q
If Anti- A serum was added to a blood sample and it formed a precipitate (a solid) which possible
blood type(s) could it be and why?
A
A or AB
4
Q
17.What is Agglutination?
A
Agglutination is defined as the formation of clumps of cells/particles by specific antibodies to surface
antigenic components
5
Q
Which is the most common blood type in Australia? Which is the rarest?
A
O+ is the most common, AB- is the rarest
6
Q
DNA can be taken from what part of a cell (which organelle)?
A
The Nucleus
7
Q
List 3 natural fibres
A
Wool Cotton Silk
8
Q
List 3 synthetic fibres
A
Nylon, Polytster, Viscose
9
Q
- What is the outer part of the hair called which is often scaly?
A
The cuticle
