A Conventional STR Profile Emanating from a Mixture of DNA

question 30

Multiple Choice

A conventional STR profile emanating from a mixture of DNA from male donors yields four peaks or bands for each locus present. How many peaks or bands would you normally expect for each locus if a Y-STR profile is performed on the same sample?

• A)One
• B)Two
• C)Three
• D)Four

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