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The right against self-incrimination would be violated if an investigator gets a buccal swab from an accused.
The right against self-incrimination would be violated if an investigator gets a buccal swab from an accused.
False
DNA Amplification is the first step in the DNA analysis process.
DNA Amplification is the first step in the DNA analysis process.
False
It is recommended to touch your face, mouth, or body when handling DNA evidence.
It is recommended to touch your face, mouth, or body when handling DNA evidence.
False
All DNA samples should be frozen immediately after collection to prevent degradation.
All DNA samples should be frozen immediately after collection to prevent degradation.
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A reference sample from the victim's muscle tissue is an example of DNA evidence collected from a crime scene.
A reference sample from the victim's muscle tissue is an example of DNA evidence collected from a crime scene.
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Sterile gloves are not necessary for DNA evidence collection.
Sterile gloves are not necessary for DNA evidence collection.
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The goal of the DNA analysis process is to obtain a full DNA profile from an unidentified DNA sample.
The goal of the DNA analysis process is to obtain a full DNA profile from an unidentified DNA sample.
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Coughing or sneezing over evidence can potentially contaminate the DNA sample.
Coughing or sneezing over evidence can potentially contaminate the DNA sample.
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Bloodstains from a crime scene are not suitable for DNA analysis.
Bloodstains from a crime scene are not suitable for DNA analysis.
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The results of a forensic DNA test are not searched in a DNA database.
The results of a forensic DNA test are not searched in a DNA database.
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The scraping method is used to collect DNA evidence from body fluid stains, such as blood or saliva.
The scraping method is used to collect DNA evidence from body fluid stains, such as blood or saliva.
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Biohazard labels are not necessary for packaging DNA evidence.
Biohazard labels are not necessary for packaging DNA evidence.
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When collecting fingernail clippings, it is recommended to use the same clipper/scissor for both hands.
When collecting fingernail clippings, it is recommended to use the same clipper/scissor for both hands.
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Cigarette butts should be collected and packaged together in a single envelope.
Cigarette butts should be collected and packaged together in a single envelope.
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It is recommended to handle evidence with bare fingers to prevent DNA degradation.
It is recommended to handle evidence with bare fingers to prevent DNA degradation.
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When collecting hair evidence, it is recommended to use a single pair of forceps for all samples.
When collecting hair evidence, it is recommended to use a single pair of forceps for all samples.
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Swabbing a wet stain should be done with a dry swab.
Swabbing a wet stain should be done with a dry swab.
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It is recommended to include ashes when collecting cigarette butt evidence.
It is recommended to include ashes when collecting cigarette butt evidence.
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