DNA Analysis in Forensic Science

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Which of the following can DNA be recovered from for analysis?

  • Hair with attached root (correct)
  • Eyelashes
  • Fingernail clippings
  • Sweat

What was the significance of DNA screening in a case in Leicestershire, England?

  • It solved a murder case without any DNA evidence
  • It helped identify the innocent boy
  • It cleared all 5000 men analyzed
  • It convicted the guilty person (correct)

In which types of criminal cases has DNA evidence been mostly used for convictions?

  • Theft and fraud cases
  • Murder and rape cases (correct)
  • Drug trafficking cases
  • Assault and battery cases

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