Forensic Science: DNA Evidence

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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What is the shape of DNA?

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A double helix.

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What type of evidence can only belong to one person?

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Individual evidence.

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What is DNA fingerprinting?

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A technique used to identify individuals based on their unique DNA profiles.

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What is the role of DNA in forensic science?

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To match biological evidence from a crime scene to a suspect.

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What is the difference between class evidence and individual evidence?

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Class evidence can be associated with a group, while individual evidence can be linked to a single source.

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What is the significance of matching DNA samples in a criminal investigation?

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It can provide strong evidence of a suspect's presence at a crime scene.

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What type of biological samples can be analyzed for DNA?

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Blood, hair, saliva, skin cells, and other bodily fluids.

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What is the process of collecting DNA evidence at a crime scene?

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Carefully gathering samples to avoid contamination and preserving them for analysis.

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How can DNA evidence be used to exonerate a suspect?

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By proving that the DNA found at the crime scene does not match the suspect's DNA.