Lesson 8.3

Question 1

Algor Mortis

Answer 1

The gradual cooling of the body after death.

Question 2

Autopsy

Answer 2

An examination of the body after death usually with such dissections as will expose the vital organs for determining the cause of death.

Question 3

Chromosomes

Answer 3

Any of the usually linear bodies in the cells nucleus that contain the genetic material.

Question 4

DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC acid

Answer 4

A double-stranded helical nucleic acid molecule that determines the inherited structure of a cell’s proteins.

Question 5

DNA fingerprinting

Answer 5

The analysis of DNA from samples of body tissue or fluids in order to identify individuals

Question 6

Forensic Science

Answer 6

The application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law.

Question 7

Gel Electrophoresis

Answer 7

The separation of nucleic acids of proteins, on the basis of their size and electrical charge by measuring their rate of movement through an electric field in a gel

Question 8

Gene

Answer 8

A discrete unit of hereditary information consisting of specific nucleotide sequence in DNA

Question 9

Medical Examiner

Answer 9

A physician who performs an autopsy when death may be accidental or violent