The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)

question 25

Multiple Choice

The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)

• A) uses a panel of 13 different STRs.
• B) contains information from every American citizen.
• C) contains information from any person suspected of committing a crime.
• D) is only used to determine paternity.
• E) None of that are correct.

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Definitions:

Electrical Activity

The movement of electrical charges or signals through a given medium, foundational for the functioning of the nervous system and the heart.

Brain

The complex organ located in the head responsible for controlling thoughts, memory, emotions, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Gastroesophageal Reflux

A digestive disorder where stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining, often referred to as GERD.

Gastric Acid

The digestive fluid produced by the stomach, primarily composed of hydrochloric acid, which helps in food digestion.