DNA Evidence Quiz Study Guide

The DNA database used by CSI is called:

• CODIS

• AFIS

• NDIS

• INTERPOL

Which of the following are types of evidence that will contain DNA?

• Blood

• Hair

• Fingerprints

• Footprints

What is the complementary DNA strand for ATCGATCGGTACTTAAC?

• TAGCTAGCCATGAATTG

• UAGCUAGCCATGAUUUG

• ATCGATCGGTACTTAAC

• CGATCGATGCTAGGCTA

How should DNA evidence be properly stored?

• In a dry and cool environment

• In a warm and humid environment

• Exposed to direct sunlight

• In a sealed plastic bag

A warrant against a DNA fingerprint when the identity of the suspect is unknown is known as a?

• John Doe warrant

• DNA warrant

• Unknown suspect warrant

• Genetic warrant

Alec Jeffreys is important because he:

• Discovered the structure of DNA

• Invented DNA fingerprinting

• Developed the polymerase chain reaction

• Mapped the human genome

Why is DNA Fingerprinting called a 'fingerprint'?

• Because it uses actual fingerprints.

• Because it is unique to each individual like a fingerprint.

• Because it involves finger analysis.

• Because it is a simple process like fingerprinting.

Mitochondrial DNA is inherited from which parent?

• Mother

• Father

• Both parents

• Neither parent

STRs are:

• Short Tandem Repeats

• Standard Time Rates

• Systematic Transfer Records

• Simple Text Responses

Our DNA is inherited from which sources?

• Only from our mother

• Only from our father

• From both our mother and father

• From neither parent

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