Which forensic scientist is, in part, responsible for the very specific evidence collection guidelines that exist in an effort to avoid cross-contamination during the collection process?

A.) Leone Lattes

B.) Mathieu Orfila

C.) His Duan Yu

D.) Edmond Locard

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24 September, 10:27

Which forensic scientist is, in part, responsible for the very specific evidence collection guidelines that exist in an effort to avoid cross-contamination during the collection process?

A.) Leone Lattes

B.) Mathieu Orfila

C.) His Duan Yu

D.) Edmond Locard

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D.) Edmond Locard. He formulated the basic principle that there will be a transfer of material if one object touches another. This material may contaminate a specimen and make it useless as forensic evidence.

"A.) Leone Lattes" is incorrect. He developed a method for blood typing that relied on detection of the specific antibodies.

"B.) Mathieu Orfila" is incorrect. He worked to make chemical analysis a routine part of forensics.

"C.) Hsi Duan Yu" is incorrect. It is a 13th century Chinese book that many people consider to be the first known guide to forensic pathology.

Which forensic scientist is, in part, responsible for the very specific evidence collection guidelines that exist in an effort to avoid cross-contamination during the collection process?A.) Leone LattesB.) Mathieu OrfilaC.) His Duan YuD.) Edmond Locard

Which forensic scientist is, in part, responsible for the very specific evidence collection guidelines that exist in an effort to avoid cross-contamination during the collection process?

A.) Leone Lattes

B.) Mathieu Orfila

C.) His Duan Yu

D.) Edmond Locard