AP Notes, Outlines, Study Guides, Vocabulary, Practice Exams and more!

Chapter 2 The Crime Scene Definitions: Forensic Science Flashcards

Definitions:

Terms : Hide Images
3206431344Buccal SwabA swab of the inner portion of the cheek; Cheek cells are usually collected to determine the DNA profile of an individual.0
3206431345Chain of custodyA list of all people who came into possession of an item of evidence.1
3206431346finished sketchThe finished sketch is constructed with care and concern for aesthetic appearance.2
3206431347physical evidenceAny object that can establish that a crime has been committed or can link a crime and its victim or its perpetrator.3
3206431348rough sketchA draft representation of all essential information and measurements of a crime scene. This sketch is drawn at the crime scene.4
3206431349standard/reference samplePhysical evidence whose origin is known, such as blood or hair from a suspect, that can be compared to crime- scene evidence.5
3206431350substrate controlsurface material close to an area where physical evidence has been deposited.6

Need Help?

We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.

If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.

Need Notes?

While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!