Is it easier to exclude a suspect in a criminal case on the basis of DNA evidence, or it is easier to convict a suspect? Why is this the situation? When analyzing the DNA in a blood sample from the crime scene, why was it important that there were white blood cells in the sample, rather than having only red blood cells?

Is it easier to exclude a suspect in a criminal case on the basis of DNA evidence, or it is easier to convict a suspect? Why is this the situation? When analyzing the DNA in a blood sample from the crime scene, why was it important that there were white blood cells in the sample, rather than having only red blood cells?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter14: Biotechnology And Society

Section14.6: Dna Profiles As Tools For Identification

Problem 1EG: Suppose you are arrested for a serious crime and a DNA profile is created and entered into...

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