5 Questions
Which technique is used to make numerous copies of a specific segment of DNA?
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
What is the main reason for amplifying DNA in forensic analysis?
To overcome limitations in quantity and quality of DNA
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of PCR technology?
Limited by the quality of DNA
What is the purpose of electrophoresis in forensic STR analysis?
To determine the size of STR fragments
Who was the biochemist who developed PCR and won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1993?
Kary B. Mullis
Test your knowledge on the workflow of forensic STR analysis, including the collection and preservation of DNA evidence, DNA extraction and quantitation, and the amplification of STRs through multiplex PCR.
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