DNA Quiz

 


Test your DNA knowledge below:

1. "Chain of custody" refers to:
A. The collection of all evidence at a crime scene
B. The identification of all people present at the crime scene
C. The identification of everyone who handled the evidence

2. There is no need to worry about bio-hazards at a crime scene.
A. True
B. False

3. DNA evidence has proved the innocence of suspects previously convicted of a crime:
A. True
B. False

4. DNA evidence:
A. Should only be collected by trained paramedics
B. Can link different crime scenes
C. Can identify the time at which the crime occurred
D. All of the above

5. DNA evidence can:
A. Be destroyed by hot and humid conditions
B. Be used to determine if a victim was at a crime scene
C. Be used to determine if a suspect was at a crime scene
D. Be used to determine if a suspect was at a crime scene
E. All of the above

6. DNA:
A. Is different in every cell of our body
B. Contains information on our genetic make-up
C. Is the only type of evidence that can be used in court to identify a suspect
D. None of the above