Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics

Robert E Gaensslen, University of Illinois
Howard Harris, University of New Haven
Henry C Lee, University of New Haven

Examination and Initial Examination of Blood and Physiological Fluid Evidence

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	What type of packaging container is recommended for blood and biological fluid evidence?
		A)	A light-proof aluminum pouch
		B)	Zip-lock closed plastic bags
		C)	Sealed paper bags
		D)	Sealed metal paint cans
		E)	Sealed glass jars


2	Luminol reagent reacts with blood in the presence of peroxide to emit light by a chemical process known as:
		A)	Fluorescence
		B)	Chemiluminescence
		C)	Coagulation
		D)	Sublimation
		E)	Illumination


3	Which component of red blood cells is responsible for the peroxidase-like activity of blood?
		A)	Horseradish
		B)	Leucocytes
		C)	Hemoglobin
		D)	Hemochromogen
		E)	HLA


4	The acid phosphatase screening test is used to detect which physiological fluid?
		A)	Urine
		B)	Sweat
		C)	Semen
		D)	Blood
		E)	Saliva


5	Which of the following physiological fluids would be expected to have a high concentration of the enzyme amylase?
		A)	Urine
		B)	Sweat
		C)	Semen
		D)	Saliva
		E)	Blood

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