Questions from Crime and Investigation

Q: For what other application do forensic scientists often use specific antigen–

For what other application do forensic scientists often use specific antigen–antibody reactions? What is the EMIT technique frequently used for, and what is its greatest limitation?

Q: What is the difference between monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies? Which type

What is the difference between monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies? Which type are more useful for the forensic scientist and why?

Q: What three questions must the criminalist be prepared to answer when examining

What three questions must the criminalist be prepared to answer when examining dried blood?

Q: List two commonly used color tests for blood. How does a

List two commonly used color tests for blood. How does a luminol test differ from these tests?

Q: What is the purpose of a precipitin test? Name three strengths

What is the purpose of a precipitin test? Name three strengths of precipitin tests.

Q: What is complementary base pairing? What is the importance of the

What is complementary base pairing? What is the importance of the order in which base pairs are arranged?

Q: What characteristics are revealed by the amelogenin gene and Y-STRs

What characteristics are revealed by the amelogenin gene and Y-STRs?

Q: What are the three main differences between nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA

What are the three main differences between nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA?

Q: Name two advantages and two disadvantages of mitochondrial DNA analysis compared to

Name two advantages and two disadvantages of mitochondrial DNA analysis compared to nuclear DNA analysis.

Q: How should packages containing DNA evidence be stored? Name one common

How should packages containing DNA evidence be stored? Name one common exception and explain why it should be handled differently and how it should be stored.