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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
THIRD SEMESTER NOVEMBER 2017
16PML3ES02 FORENSIC SCIENCE AND TOXICOLOGY
Date: 10-11-2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A
Answer ALL questions 10x2=20 marks
1. Define SNP and STR.
2. Comment on ADLE.
3. What is RFLP analysis?
4. Differentiate fatal from non-fatal poisons.
5. Distinguish spontaneous mutation from silent mutation.
6. Write the role of primers in PCR.
7. Mention the role of breath analyser in forensic investigation.
8. Write about CODIS.
9. Comment on the preservation of viscera.
10. What is posology?
PART B
Answer any FOUR of the following 4x10=40 marks
11. Describe the metabolites of heroin.
12. Explain the sequence polymorphism and analysis of SNP, Y-STR.
13. Discuss radioactive sources of exposure with respect to acute effect on the organs of the body.
14. Brief about metabolic pathways of common drugs and poison.
15. Interpret on heredity and alleles in forensic DNA typing.
16. Illustrate packaging of viscera in forensic toxicology Explain.
PART C
Answer any TWO of the following 2x20=40 marks
17. Write in detail the scope of forensic toxicology and types of poisons commonly encountered.
18. Elaborate on pharmacology, its branches and forensic pharmacological studies.
19. Elucidate DNA finger printing. Discuss the new and latest technologies involved in forensic
sciences.
20. Describe application of DNA profiling with examples.