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This is how a body is identified in a crime scene
Forensic scientists use different methods to identify a body at a crime scene. This subfield of forensic science is called body identification.
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What are carbon-based molecules
Carbon-based molecules are the basis of life as we know it. Molecules like lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates that make up all living things have one thing in common - carbon.
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Haploid
A cell that has half the number of chromosomes as normal body cells, containing a single set of unpaired chromosomes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Zygote
The cell produced by the fusion of an egg and a sperm at fertilisation. The zygote contains DNA from both the male and female parents, providing all the genetic information required for a new individual. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key...
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Autosomal
Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
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Meiosis
A type of cell division important to produce sex cells such as eggs and sperm. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Mitosis
The process by which cells can divide to produce two genetically identical cells. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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RNA
Or ribonucleic acid, is a nucleic acid, similar to DNA. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Chromatin
The basic substance of chromosomes, in which DNA is wrapped around structural proteins called histones. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Gene
The unit of inheritance in organisms, generally consisting of a piece of DNA that encodes the production of a specific protein. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Clone
A genetically identical copy of a piece of DNA, or an entire organism. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Base (biology)
In the DNA double helix, the links between the two strands are formed by pairs of much smaller molecules called bases. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Mutation
A change in a DNA sequence. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and key curriculum...
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Forensic science
The use of a wide range of scientific techniques to collect and store evidence for criminal investigations. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Nucleic acid
A class of large polymer molecules consisting of repeating units called nucleotides. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Factpack: DNA
How DNA dictates the genetic traits of humans and all organisms. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a...
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Factpack: Forensics
The forensic and other techniques detectives use to identify victims. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
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Factpack: Viruses
What is a virus and is it alive? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a learning session.
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The Elements: Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a versatile element, found in our DNA as well as fireworks and fertilisers. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Phosphorus helps convert food into energy. Phosphorus is found in our DNA. Compounds of phosphorus...
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Algae: Simple Photosynthetic Organisms
Very simple organisms that can photosynthesise like plants, but do not have complex features such as roots, stems, or leaves. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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DNA
Deoxyribonucleic Acid, the molecule that stores and passes on genetic information that determines how an organism develops and functions. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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Genetic engineering
A group of techniques used to manipulate an organism's DNA. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Chromosome
A threadlike strand of DNA and associated proteins in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, and the functional units of inheritance. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Inherited
A characteristic that is passed down to an organism from its parents, being encoded in DNA. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...