Nancy Takes a Polygraph Test to Prove She Is Telling

question 93

Multiple Choice

Nancy takes a polygraph test to prove she is telling the truth in her testimony. When her attorney goes to submit the polygraph as evidence, which of the following is most likely to happen?

• A) It cannot be accepted as admissible evidence.
• B) It will be used as the primary evidence in the case.
• C) It will be trusted by jurors more than direct testimony.
• D) It can be used as a form a circumstantial evidence.

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Definitions:

Y-Chromosome

A sex chromosome, typically present in males, responsible for determining male biological characteristics.

Sex-Linked Abnormalities

Genetic disorders that are associated with the sex chromosomes, often leading to disease or condition manifesting predominantly in one sex.

Dominant-Recessive Pattern

A genetic principle where one allele is dominant over another allele for a particular trait, determining the organism's appearance.

Recessive Trait

A genetic feature that is expressed in an individual only when two copies of the gene responsible for the trait are present.