Question

What are the stages of decomposition in correct order?

A) dry decay, butyric fermentation, putrefaction, black putrefaction
B) initial decay, bloating, black putrefaction, putrefaction, butyric fermentation
C) initial decay, putrefaction, black putrefaction, butyric fermentation, dry decay
D) initial decay, putrefaction, black putrefaction, dry decay, skeletalization, butyric fermentation

Which description best describes how mass spectroscopy is useful in the field of forensic toxicology?
A) can help develop pharmaceutical drugs
B) can help determine the concentration of toxic chemicals in the body
C) can help determine the adverse affects of a toxic chemical in the body
D) can help determine the possible methods of administration of a toxic chemical

When are fibers considered individual evidence?
A) when they are torn
B) when the yarn is twisted
C) when the yarn is knotted
D) when two or more different fibers are blended

Why does the presence of a hair follicle have forensic importance?
A) It may indicate when the hair was cut.
B) The scale pattern may indicate gender.
C) DNA may be extracted from the follicle.
D) Its presence indicates that the hair was shed naturally.

Answer 1

For #1 } C) initial decay, putrefaction, black putrefaction, butyric fermentation, dry decay

#2} Secure the scene, take photographs, take notes, search for evidence, collect evidence, send evidence to the laboratory for testing.

#3} C) DNA may be extracted from the follicle.