This Process Is Often Used in Forensic Science in Order

question 70

Multiple Choice

This process is often used in forensic science in order to distinguish one sequence of DNA from another by comparing the sequence of the strands at specific loci:

• A)cloning
• B)gene therapy
• C)antisense therapeutic
• D)DNA fingerprinting

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Definitions:

Stress Hormones

Chemical substances released in the body in response to stress, such as cortisol, which help the body manage stress but can cause health issues if chronic.

Epigenetic Marks

Chemical modifications to DNA and histone proteins that affect gene expression without altering the DNA sequence itself.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances, often associated with health risks.

Rooting

A reflex in infants that prompts them to turn their head toward anything that strokes their cheek or mouth, aiding in breastfeeding.