Forensic DNA Analysis Quiz

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What is the main application of DNA analysis in forensics?

  • Identifying suspects and victims in criminal cases (correct)
  • Predicting future health risks
  • Determining the age of the individual
  • Diagnosing genetic diseases

What is the significance of mitochondrial DNA in forensic analysis?

  • It contains genes responsible for specific physical traits
  • It is present in higher quantities in blood samples
  • It is maternally inherited and can be used to trace maternal lineage (correct)
  • It is more stable and less prone to degradation than nuclear DNA

Which DNA component is primarily targeted for analysis in forensic DNA testing?

  • Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
  • Short tandem repeats (STRs) (correct)
  • Mitochondrial DNA
  • Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)

What is the primary purpose of DNA analysis in forensics?

<p>Identifying individuals and solving crimes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which DNA component is most commonly analyzed in forensic DNA testing?

<p>Nuclear DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of mitochondrial DNA in forensic analysis?

<p>Tracing maternal lineage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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