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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