Forensic Science

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What is forensic Science?

Applying scientific principles to legal investigations and court proceedings

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Locard’s Exchange Principle

When two objects come into contact, there is a transfer of material between them.

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State the 4 types of Biomacromolecules.

Carbohydrates,
Lipids,
Proteins,
Nucleic Acids

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What is the difference between contact evidence and trace evidence?

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What is an autopsy?

Also known as a post-mortem examination, is a detailed medical examination of a deceased person's body to determine the cause of death.

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What is DNA? What is DNA made up of?

DNA is the molecule that carries genetic instructions in all known living organisms.
DNA is made up of a double-stranded helix held together by hydrogen bonds between nucleotide base pairs and encodes the information necessary for growth, development, functioning, and reproduction.