Y-STR Markers Are Useful When Multiple Males Are Involved in a Sexual

question 19

Multiple Choice

Y-STR markers are useful when multiple males are involved in a sexual assault. If three men are involved in such an attack the investigators would expect Y-STR analysis to show a maximum of:

• A)Eight peaks.
• B)Three peaks.
• C)Six peaks.
• D)Four peaks.

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