Who Wrote the First Treatise Describing the Application of Science

question 29

Multiple Choice

Who wrote the first treatise describing the application of science to the field of criminal investigation?

• A) Landsteiner
• B) Locard
• C) Vidocq
• D) Gross
• E) Osborn

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Definitions:

Tyrosine Hydroxylase

Tyrosine hydroxylase is an enzyme in the body that is crucial for the synthesis of catecholamines, including dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, from the amino acid tyrosine.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays an important role in the regulation of muscle contraction and in the modulation of alertness, attention, and memory.

Synthesis

The process of combining various elements or components to form a coherent whole, often referring to chemical synthesis in chemistry or the integration of ideas in intellectual contexts.

Enzymatic Degradation

The process by which enzymes break down substances into simpler molecules, often utilized in recycling or waste management of biological entities.