DNA Phenotyping in Criminal Investigations

DNA Phenotyping in Criminal Investigations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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DNA has long been used in criminal justice to identify or clear suspects. A new technology, DNA phenotyping, developed by Parabon Nanolabs, can predict a person's appearance from DNA, offering a new tool for investigations. This method doesn't require matching DNA to existing records, but it raises privacy concerns. While it can't determine age, it provides leads when traditional methods fail. The technology is costly but can save time and resources. Genetic genealogy, another tool, helps solve cold cases by tracing family trees. These advancements are changing forensic investigations, though ethical concerns remain.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of DNA phenotyping in criminal investigations?

To match DNA with existing records

To analyze medical information

To predict a suspect's physical appearance

To determine a suspect's age

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does DNA phenotyping differ from traditional DNA profiling?

It focuses on medical history

It requires a larger DNA sample

It predicts physical traits without matching existing records

It is less accurate than traditional profiling

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Parabon NanoLabs play in DNA phenotyping?

They maintain a database of criminal records

They develop technology to create composite images from DNA

They offer legal advice to law enforcement

They provide DNA samples for analysis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main advantage of using DNA phenotyping in investigations?

It guarantees a conviction

It eliminates the need for DNA samples

It speeds up the process of solving cases

It reduces the need for eyewitnesses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a limitation of DNA phenotyping mentioned in the transcript?

It requires a full DNA sequence

It is more expensive than traditional methods

It cannot determine a person's age

It cannot predict eye color

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost of the DNA phenotyping service?

$4,000

$3,000

$2,000

$1,000

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Parabon NanoLabs use to predict a person's appearance?

Criminal history

Medical records

Genetic variants

Social media profiles

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