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DNA convicts criminals - Exam
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  • 1. What does DNA stand for?
A) Deoxyribonucleic Acid
B) Diatom Nitrate Asbestos
C) Digital Nucleic Aggregate
D) Decayed Natural Alloy
  • 2. What is a DNA fingerprint used for in criminal investigations?
A) Providing alibis
B) Identifying suspects
C) Predicting height
D) Determining eye color
  • 3. Which technology is commonly used to analyze DNA samples in criminal cases?
A) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
B) CT scan (Computed Tomography)
C) MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
D) PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
  • 4. Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down DNA at a crime scene?
A) Helicase
B) Ligase
C) DNAse
D) Polymerase
  • 5. In forensic DNA analysis, the term 'STR' stands for _______.
A) Short Tandem Repeat
B) Stochastic Trace Reaction
C) Single Transcription Region
D) Synthesized Thymine Residue
  • 6. The use of DNA evidence in criminal cases has led to a decrease in ____.
A) Court proceedings
B) Public interest
C) Wrongful convictions
D) Legal fees
  • 7. What does CODIS, used in DNA databases, stand for?
A) Combined DNA Index System
B) Criminal Offender Data Investigation System
C) Crime Onset Detection and Identification System
D) Cellular Organization of DNA Information System
  • 8. What is the approximate length of a DNA molecule in a human cell?
A) 200 kilometers
B) 2 meters
C) 20 centimeters
D) 200 millimeters
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