Lesson 8.3 Key Terms

Question 1

Algor Mortis

Answer 1

The gradual cooling of the body following Death

Question 2

Autopsy

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Chromosome

Answer 3

Any of the usually linear bodies in the cell 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 cells protein

Question 5

DNA finger printing

Answer 5

The analysis of DNA from samples of body tissues 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 or proteins, on the basis of their size in electrical charge,by measuring their rate of move,me t through an electrical field in a gel