DNA Fingerprinting Is Now Widely Used to Tie a Particular

question 43

Multiple Choice

DNA fingerprinting is now widely used to tie a particular suspect to the DNA samples found at a crime scene. What benefits can be derived from this technology in fighting crime?

• A) "Persons of interest" can be excluded more rapidly as suspects, so police can focus on other leads.
• B) A jailed convict can be proven to have no connection to evidence found at a crime scene.
• C) Solid matches can aid a district attorney's case in proving guilt to a jury.
• D) All of the above are true.

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