You Are Attempting to Link an Individual to a Crime

question 35

Multiple Choice

You are attempting to link an individual to a crime. The only evidence you have is a tiny drop of blood. How can you use this drop of blood to definitively make the association?

• A)You can use the sample to determine the individual's blood type.
• B)You can use gel electrophoresis to determine the length of the DNA found in the sample.
• C)You can use PCR to increase the amount of DNA available for STR analysis.

---

Definitions:

Heavy Chains

Large polypeptide subunits that, together with light chains, make up the structure of antibodies.

Immunoglobulins

Proteins produced by the immune system that function as antibodies to help fight off infections.

IgG

A class of immunoglobulins that is the most abundant type of antibody found in blood and extracellular fluid, playing a crucial role in the immune response.