Webquest – Hair Analysis
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– Hair
Date: Hr:
Unit Goal: I can identify the key structures and characteristics of hair, and distinguish between
human and animal hair.
1. What instrument is typically used to conduct forensic analysis on hairs found at a crime scene?
2. What two steps must be done when analyzing a hair from a crime scene?
3. Explain how the comparison microscope is useful for analysis of hair evidence in a forensic crime
lab.
4. Draw a flow chart of the different steps of the hair examination process:
For Example:
5. Use the article to prove or disprove this statement: All hairs from the same person have the same
microscopic characteristics.
