Which of the Following Is Not a Criterion to Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a criterion to be viewed competent to serve as a witness in a criminal trial?

• A) capable of understanding the duty to tell the truth
• B) personal knowledge of the matter about which he or she is testifying
• C) capable of understanding and speaking the English language
• D) capable of expressing himself or herself so as to be understood by the jury

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Definitions:

Transposable Elements

Transposable elements are DNA sequences capable of changing their position within the genome, playing a significant role in gene and genome evolution.

PCR

Polymerase Chain Reaction, a technique used in molecular biology to amplify segments of DNA for analysis.

Copies

Replicas or duplicates of an original item, such as a document, artwork, or piece of digital data, made through various reproduction techniques.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the carrier of genetic information.