DNA Profiling Was Less Useful in Identifying Remains from the 2004

question 9

Multiple Choice

DNA profiling was less useful in identifying remains from the 2004 tsunami than in criminal cases because

• A)the DNA after the tsunami was too wet to analyze.
• B)the tsunami left few bodies with collectible DNA.
• C)not enough repeats were profiled.
• D)none of the victims were listed in the FBI's files.

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