Forensic Science DNA

In which year was DNA evidence first used to get a conviction at trial?

• 1987

• 1929

• 2001

• 1978

Where is DNA found???

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

• Auditorium

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What does the structure of DNA resemble?

• an airplane propeller

• a twisted ladder

• a twisted Christmas tree

• a hippo in a tutu

Which shows the correct complementary base pairing for DNA?

• C-A, T-G

• A-G, C-T

• C-G, U-A

• T-A, G-C

Which process requires the most DNA?

• RFLP

• STR

• PCR

• Recombinant DNA

What does the CoDIS database contain?

• Mugshots

• DNA profiles

• Top-secret government information

• Facebook login information

What does PCR stand for?

• Poly-ambiguous chain reaction

• Pentahedral corrosion remnant

• Polymerase chain reaction

• Peroxide corrosion remnant

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How many STR markers does the FBI use to identify criminals in America?

• 17

• 4

• 26

• 13

Restriction enzymes are used to ___ DNA.

• glue together

• cut

• reconnect

• exchange

Under what circumstances might two people have identical DNA?

• Fraternal Twins

• Identical twins

• Siblings

• None (or extremely rare cases). Even identical twins have differences in non coding sections

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