Forensic Chemistry:
Analytical Methods &
Blood Examination
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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, List three areas recognized by Forensic ballistics, questioned documents, legal
forensic chemistry. medicine.
What type of examination does Macro/microphysical, chemical, instrumentation,
forensic chemistry conduct? and comparative examination of evidence.
What is the purpose of chemical To determine the nature, composition, quality, or
analysis in forensic investigations? source of evidence.
What is a compound microscope To magnify an object placed under the lower lens,
used for? viewed through the upper lens.
What distinguishes a comparison It allows side-by-side comparisons of specimens
microscope? using two independent objective lenses.
What is gas chromatography (GC) To detect drugs, toxic compounds, explosives, and
used for? volatile/semi-volatile compounds.
What is the function of a gas It qualitatively identifies and quantitatively analyzes
chromatography mass spectrometer drugs and toxic substances.
(GCMS)?
What does a polarizing microscope Birefringent materials to determine refractive index
study? data for identifying minerals or fibers.
What is the role of a To obtain the visible absorption spectrum or IR
microspectrophotometer? spectrum of a specimen under a microscope.
Analytical Methods &
Blood Examination
Techniques Study Guide
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, List three areas recognized by Forensic ballistics, questioned documents, legal
forensic chemistry. medicine.
What type of examination does Macro/microphysical, chemical, instrumentation,
forensic chemistry conduct? and comparative examination of evidence.
What is the purpose of chemical To determine the nature, composition, quality, or
analysis in forensic investigations? source of evidence.
What is a compound microscope To magnify an object placed under the lower lens,
used for? viewed through the upper lens.
What distinguishes a comparison It allows side-by-side comparisons of specimens
microscope? using two independent objective lenses.
What is gas chromatography (GC) To detect drugs, toxic compounds, explosives, and
used for? volatile/semi-volatile compounds.
What is the function of a gas It qualitatively identifies and quantitatively analyzes
chromatography mass spectrometer drugs and toxic substances.
(GCMS)?
What does a polarizing microscope Birefringent materials to determine refractive index
study? data for identifying minerals or fibers.
What is the role of a To obtain the visible absorption spectrum or IR
microspectrophotometer? spectrum of a specimen under a microscope.
