Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305251052
Author: Michael Cummings
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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a.

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To determine: The combined frequency of two alleles used in DNA fingerprinting.

Introduction: The detection of variations in the minisatellites, or short tandem repeats used to identify individuals is called DNA fingerprinting. DNA was first used as forensic evidence in 1986.

b.

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To determine: Whether the combined frequency of the alleles point to the suspect as a perpetrator

Introduction: DNA profiling has been used in criminal and civil investigations. The allele frequency with a number of STR probes is calculated, and the probability is matched with the suspect.

c.

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To determine: The additional data that can be obtained from the DNA lab to find the perpetrator.

Introduction: The use of DNA profiling has brought about a major revolution in criminal and civil proceedings. The DNA is probed with four STR allele probes, and the frequency is calculated to determine or identify the perpetrator.

d.

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To determine: Whether jurors in judicial system understand basic probability and whether DNA evidence can mislead jurors to make a false decision.

Introduction: DNA was first used as forensic evidence in 1986 since then DNA profiling has brought about a major revolution in criminal and civil proceedings. The analysis of DNA profiling includes the study of probability, statistics and population genetics.

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