Why Can DNA Extraction Be a Very Painstaking Process for Forensic

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Multiple Choice

Why can DNA extraction be a very painstaking process for forensic scientists?

• A) It can be difficult to obtain enough cells in a sample to yield enough DNA.
• B) Samples can become contaminated with foreign DNA from improper handling.
• C) Samples stored improperly can degrade too much to be used.
• D) Samples from the crime scene may contain DNA from multiple individuals.
• E) All of the above.

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