What Do Researchers Hope to Accomplish by Performing Genetic Analyses

question 10

Multiple Choice

What do researchers hope to accomplish by performing genetic analyses on confiscated ivory?

• A)They hope to determine whether the ivory came from elephants or from seals.
• B)They hope to determine whether possession of the ivory violated international treaties.
• C)They hope to determine how long ago each animal was killed for its ivory.
• D)They hope to learn more about the extent of inbreeding of elephants in different areas of Africa.
• E)They hope to determine where the elephants were poached.

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