DNA Comparisons Are Generally Considered

question 49

Multiple Choice

DNA comparisons are generally considered:

• A) 100% reliable.
• B) Not as reliable as fingerprints.
• C) Only as reliable as the crime lab that processes them.
• D) Reliable, but still subject to error.

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Definitions:

Social Positions

The status or rank that an individual holds within a society, often influenced by factors such as occupation, wealth, and family background.

African-Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with ancestry from the black racial groups of Africa, historically subjected to slavery and discrimination but with a rich cultural heritage and significant contributions to American society.

Asian-Americans

Americans of Asian descent, a diverse group including individuals with origins in East Asia, Southeast Asia, or South Asia.

Dawes Severalty Act

A 1887 law aimed at assimilating Native Americans into American society by dividing tribal land into individual plots for ownership.