Dermal nitrate test is used to detect
Question and options
Dermal nitrate test is used to detect
- gun powder residues
- latent finger prints
- seminal stains
- old blood stains
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - gun powder residues
The dermal nitrate (paraffin) test detects nitrates from gunpowder residue on a shooter's hands. It is now regarded as unreliable, since nitrates from fertilisers, tobacco and urine also give a positive result.
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