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