A Chance to Be a Forensic Scientist

question 28

Multiple Choice

A chance to be a forensic scientist. RFLP analysis has been requested by the prosecuting attorney in a murder case. DNA samples have been isolated from a blood sample at the crime scene (C) , a hair follicle from the victim's hairbrush (V) , and a mouth swab of the accused (A) . The results of the test are shown. What would you tell the attorney?

• A) The results indicate the accused is guilty.
• B) The results indicate the accused is innocent.
• C) The results are inconclusive.
• D) DNA fingerprinting has no place in forensic science
• E) none of these

---

Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied that is exactly equal to the quantity demanded at the market equilibrium price.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a good or service changes in response to a change in consumers' income, indicating its necessity or luxury status.

Education Demanded

The quantity and type of education that individuals or society seek, often influenced by the job market and societal values.

Cross-price Elasticity

Measures the responsiveness of the demand for one good to a change in the price of another good.