Isotopic Analysis in Forensics
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Biology
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11th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of isotopic analysis in forensic cases?
To identify the cause of death
To confirm or disconfirm the individual's origin
To reconstruct the individual's appearance
To determine the age of the individual
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tissue sample can provide information about an individual's location over the past five years?
Fingernail
Hair
Tooth
Rib
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of sample can provide information about an individual's location over the past few months?
Femur
Tooth
Rib
Hair
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the preferred tooth for isotopic analysis when available?
First permanent molar
Canine
Incisor
Wisdom tooth
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What isotope is primarily obtained from drinking water?
Strontium
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which isotope is geologically specific and can be used to determine the local environment?
Hydrogen
Strontium
Carbon
Nitrogen
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which isotope is primarily used to analyze dietary habits?
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Strontium
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