Question

DNA evidence that is old or in poor condition can sometimes be salvaged and analyzed by using _____.

Responses

PCR amplification
PCR amplification

Gel electrophoresis
Gel electrophoresis

RNA
RNA

DNA from the mitochondria instead of the nucleus
DNA from the mitochondria instead of the nucleus
Answer
The Ethical, Legislative, Social Initiative is the agency responsible for _____.

Responses

the first DNA-analysis-based convictions
the first DNA-analysis-based convictions

consideration of ethical, legal, and social implications related to the human genome
consideration of ethical, legal, and social implications related to the human genome

upholding the guidelines for managing a DNA laboratory
upholding the guidelines for managing a DNA laboratory

convicting and closing poorly run forensic laboratories
convicting and closing poorly run forensic laboratories
Answer
Those who caution against national databases see _____ as one of the dangers.

Responses

the gigantic size of the database
the gigantic size of the database

the use of the personal information in a way that would discriminate against confidential information such as potential genetic diseases
the use of the personal information in a way that would discriminate against confidential information such as potential genetic diseases

the irrefutable evidence of a person's unique DNA
the irrefutable evidence of a person's unique DNA

the solving of cold cases
the solving of cold cases
Answer
Photography first used at a crime scene.

Responses

during the 1800s
during the 1800s

before the 1800s
before the 1800s

1900-1988
1900-1988

1990-present
1990-present
Answer
Using the CODIS database in DNA profiling is one of the best sources of physical evidence to identify the guilty party because _______.

Responses

a person's DNA profile is unique to only that person and found in every cell of the body, some of which are often found at the scene of the crime
a person's DNA profile is unique to only that person and found in every cell of the body, some of which are often found at the scene of the crime

the analysis of the DNA is a very easy process and mistakes seldom occur
the analysis of the DNA is a very easy process and mistakes seldom occur

the FBI and the courts have agreed to accept this evidence above all else in a conviction
the FBI and the courts have agreed to accept this evidence above all else in a conviction

every type of crime is going to have DNA evidence of some sort
every type of crime is going to have DNA evidence of some sort
Answer
Bioinformatics is tool for medicine and forensic science that has allowed large amounts of data to be manipulated rapidly.

Responses

True
True

False
False
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DNA evidence that is old or in poor condition can sometimes be salvaged and analyzed by using **PCR amplification**.
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The Ethical, Legislative, Social Initiative is the agency responsible for **consideration of ethical, legal, and social implications related to the human genome**.
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Those who caution against national databases see **the use of the personal information in a way that would discriminate against confidential information such as potential genetic diseases** as one of the dangers.
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Photography was first used at a crime scene **during the 1800s**.
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Using the CODIS database in DNA profiling is one of the best sources of physical evidence to identify the guilty party because **a person's DNA profile is unique to only that person and found in every cell of the body, some of which are often found at the scene of the crime**.
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**True**. Bioinformatics is indeed a tool for medicine and forensic science that allows for the rapid manipulation of large amounts of data.