Often Natural Disasters Leave Little Intact DNA with Which to Identify

question 26

Multiple Choice

Often natural disasters leave little intact DNA with which to identify the victim's remains using traditional DNA ?ngerprinting techniques. The discovery of ______ made genetic analysis possible with minute amounts of genetic material.

• A) frameshift mutations
• B) SNPs
• C) microarrays
• D) miRNAs

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Placebo Treatment Group

A group of participants in a research study who receive a sham or inert treatment, allowing researchers to measure the placebo effect.

Placebo Control Group

A group in experimental research receiving a placebo or sham intervention, used to compare against the group receiving the actual intervention to measure its effect.

Manipulation Checks

Procedures used in experimental research to verify that the manipulations of independent variables have the intended effect on participants.