A Chance to Be a Forensic Scientist

question 60

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

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