DNA Profiling/Fingerprinting Assessment

1. What is the name of the national database that houses DNA profiles?

• CODIS
• AFIS
• NIBIN
• DFDA

2. Which of the following is a piece of evidence that does NOT contain nuclear DNA?

• hair with the follicle
• saliva
• hair without the follicle
• blood

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3. Based on the DNA profile below, which suspect matches the crime scene DNA?

• suspect 1
• suspect 2
• suspect 3
• none of the above

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4. The following DNA profile is part of a paternity test that is seeking to confirm which male is the father of the baby represented in the profile. Who is most likely the father of this baby?

• male 1
• male 2
• both males are the father
• neither male is a match

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5. Which of the following is the process of creating DNA fingerprints from crime scene and suspect DNA samples?

• CODIS
• DNA tracking
• DNA profiling
• criminalistics

6. Investigators at the Dade County Sheriff’s Department were called to a homicide, where they found a blood stain that does not belong to the victim in the crime. They have received leads that have led to four suspects. The following DNA profile compares the evidence found at the scene with the four suspects. Which suspect is most likely the donor of the crime scene blood stain?

• Harry
• Olivia
• Luis
• Omar

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7. Which of the following statements about DNA is incorrect?

• DNA is made up of nucleotides containing a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base.
• Mitochondrial DNA can be helpful in determining relationships.
• Nuclear DNA can be extracted from any substance originating from a living organism.
• DNA evidence can be used to link a suspect to a crime scene

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8. Before electrophoresis can be conducted on a sample of DNA, which of the following must take place first?

• The DNA must be treated with acid.
• The DNA profile must be printed so that it can be analyzed.
• The DNA must be treated with benzene so that it can be separated.
• The DNA must be extracted from the source and the DNA segments must be cut.

9. Which of the following is true regarding DNA collection?

• DNA can only be collected from blood evidence.
• DNA is permanent and cannot degrade.
• DNA can be extracted from substances as small as a nanogram.
• DNA profiling is only conducted in rape and murder cases

10. What is the primary purpose of DNA profiling in forensic science?

• to create a physical description of a suspect
• to determine the age of a victim
• to compare biological evidence to known samples/suspects
• to identify the cause of death