Biomed Unit 1

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What is the purpose of sketching a crime scene in forensic science?

Back

To create a detailed replication of the scene, to scale, with accurately positioned evidence. This may be used later for the case.

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What are 'persons of interest' in a criminal investigation?

Back

Individuals who are often interviewed and sometimes subjected to a polygraph test.

Front

Which number indicates the deoxyribose sugar in a DNA structure?

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How can a scientist determine the time of death in a temperature-controlled environment?

Back

Using the Glaister equation to calculate the time since death.

Front

Which number points to the nucleotide in a DNA structure?

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Front

What is the role of forensic scientists at a crime scene?

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To collect, preserve, and analyze evidence to help solve crimes.

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Define 'autopsy' in the context of forensic science.

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A post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.

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What is the significance of evidence being 'to scale' in crime scene sketches?

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It allows for accurate representation and analysis of the scene and evidence.

Front

What is the Glaister equation used for?

Back

To estimate the time of death based on body temperature.

Front

What is a polygraph test?

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A test that measures physiological responses to determine truthfulness.