In Which of the Following Ways Do Lab Technicians Compare

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways do lab technicians compare the DNA sample of a suspect with the evidence found at a crime scene?

• A) They check if the DNA samples have sixteen points of similarity.
• B) They create a 3D image of a suspect's genetic code using ballistics technology.
• C) They verify the protein interactions mediated by DNA in the sample.
• D) They look for thirteen points on the DNA fingerprint called markers.

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