Some Highly Degraded DNA Was Collected from a Crime Scene

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Essay

Some highly degraded DNA was collected from a crime scene.Upon analysis,forensic scientists were only able to accurately sequence one 450-nucleotide-long segment of DNA from a Y chromosome.There are five suspects in the case,but they have fled the state.However,they all have large extended families in the area.How can the police narrow the search to just one suspect?

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Definitions:

Generation Y

Also known as Millennials; the demographic cohort following Generation X, typically defined as individuals born from the early 1980s to the late 1990s.

Non-monetary Rewards

Incentives provided to employees that do not involve financial benefits, such as recognition, flexible working hours, and professional development opportunities.

Generation X

The demographic cohort following the baby boomers and preceding the Millennials, generally considered to be born between the early 1960s and early 1980s.

Baby Boomers

A generational cohort born approximately between 1946 and 1964, known for experiencing significant economic prosperity and societal change.