What is the primary purpose of DNA fingerprinting in forensic science?

Unraveling DNA Fingerprinting in Forensic Science

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To create a genetic database
To determine a person's ancestry
To identify individuals involved in a crime
To study genetic diseases
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT a sample that can be collected from a crime scene for DNA analysis?
Saliva
Hair
Skin
Blood
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the role of enzymes in the DNA fingerprinting process?
To replicate DNA
To color DNA fragments
To bind DNA fragments together
To cut DNA into shorter fragments
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are DNA fragments separated during the fingerprinting process?
By heating them
By using a magnetic field
By spinning them in a centrifuge
By applying an electric current
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What determines the distance traveled by DNA fragments in a gel?
The size of the fragments
The color of the fragments
The pH level of the gel
The temperature of the gel
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What conclusion can be drawn if two DNA patterns match?
The samples are contaminated
The samples are from different people
The samples are from the same person
The samples are from related individuals
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