Test your DNA knowledge below: |
1. "Chain of custody" refers to: |
A. The collection of all evidence at a crime scene
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B. The identification of all people present at the crime scene
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C. The identification of everyone who handled the evidence
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2. There is no need to worry about bio-hazards at a crime scene. |
A. True
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B. False
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3. DNA evidence has proved the innocence of suspects previously convicted of a crime: |
A. True
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B. False
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4. DNA evidence: |
A. Should only be collected by trained paramedics
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B. Can link different crime scenes
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C. Can identify the time at which the crime occurred
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D. All of the above
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5. DNA evidence can: |
A. Be destroyed by hot and humid conditions
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B. Be used to determine if a victim was at a crime scene
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C. Be used to determine if a suspect was at a crime scene
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D. Be used to determine if a suspect was at a crime scene
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E. All of the above
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6. DNA: |
A. Is different in every cell of our body
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B. Contains information on our genetic make-up
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C. Is the only type of evidence that can be used in court to identify a suspect
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D. None of the above
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