Identity is Key
CODIS database
Combined DNA Index System software produced by the FBI for DNA profile matching
mtDNA
DNA obtained from the mitochondria used for analysis
Why is DNA profiling of criminals sometimes called DNA fingerprinting? The DNA is obtained from the fingerprints. Fingerprints leave DNA. A suspect's DNA files and fingerprint files are both kept together. DNA profiles are unique for each individual, much like each individual's fingerprint is unique.
DNA profiles are unique for each individual, much like each individual's fingerprint is unique
criminalist
a specialist in the investigation of crime
code of ethics
a written set of guidelines used by a profession
The Body Farm
an anthropology research site where the process of decomposition after death is studied
neutron activation analysis
analysis using activated neutrons to not only identify but also quantify very small amounts of an unknown material
An _______ is a scientist who might study of bones found in an old grave.
anthropologist
immunoelectrophoresis
bioanalysis used to identify antigens in blood serum
The extraction of DNA from saliva would be done by a _______.
biochemist
_____ is the science that manages the database, digital tools, and software used by both medicine and forensic science to store and analyze DNA. Biometrics Bioinformatics Anthropometry CODIS
bioinformatics
There is much in common between medical and forensic workers, such as the study of the DNA profile. In what area would you expect to find the biggest variance? bioinformatics biochemistry ethics and legal responsibilities DNA analysis
ethics and legal responsibilities
The ultimate objective of the forensic investigation is to obtain evidence that will reveal the _____. address of the suspect identity of the victim identity of the perpetrator location of the crime
identity of the perpetrator
malpractice
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment
___________ studies the blood types and immune factors as a means of identification of the source of the blood.
serologist
Photography of the scene of a car crash could show this important piece. the skid marks showing when the cars began to brake and the point of collision drivers' identities the locations of the cars before the crash a determination of whether or not the stoplight was red or green
the skid marks showing when the cars began to brake and the point of collision
anthropometry
the study and measurement of body parts used for identification
serology
the study of blood types and immune factors
biochemistry
the study of the chemistry involving biologic molecules
DNA profiling
the unique sequence of DNA markers which are used for identification
bioinformatics
the use of computers and existing datasets to evaluate data generated by DNA sequencing equipment to determine function of specific genes