We Typically Take the Advent of DNA for Granted, Oftentimes

question 39

Short Answer

We typically take the advent of DNA for granted, oftentimes forgetting that it is still a relatively new concept.Is DNA foolproof? What errors, if any, may occur while relying on only DNA for evidence?

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Definitions:

Non-Deontology

A term incorrectly formed and likely refers to ethical theories not based on duty or rules, such as consequentialism or virtue ethics; however, the correct term does not exist in standard ethical discussions, so I'll mark it as NO.

Intrinsic Worth

It refers to the inherent value that something has in itself, irrespective of its utility to others.

Human Beings

Members of the species Homo sapiens; individuals who possess rationality and consciousness.

Other Animals

Refers to non-human animals, emphasizing the differences and relations to human beings.