DNA Fingerprinting Is Now Widely Used to Tie a Particular

question 46

Multiple Choice

DNA fingerprinting is now widely used to tie a particular suspect to the DNA samples found at a crime scene.What benefits can be derived from this technology in fighting crime?

• A)"Persons of interest" can be excluded more rapidly as suspects so police can focus on other leads.
• B)A jailed convict can be proven to have not had a connection to evidence found at a crime scene.
• C)Solid matches can aid a District Attorney's case in proving guilt to a jury.
• D)All of the above are true.

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