Why are most hair specimens collected at crime scenes not good sources of DNA?

What will be an ideal response?


Most hairs collected at crime scenes are naturally shed and thus in the telogen stage of growth. At this stage of growth the hairs have too little nuclear DNA to successfully type.

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The first decision to extend due process rights to children in juvenile courts was _____.

A. Breed v. Jones B. Kent v. United States C. In re Winship D. In re Gault

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As the police organization becomes larger, the need for people to cooperate to achieve the organizational goals becomes optional

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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These are the customs that guide our daily interactions and behavior.

A. norms B. values C. folkways D. mores

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Offenders who commit "crimes of passion" would be identified as which of the following?

a. Situationally violent offenders b. Pathologically violent offenders c. Criminally violent offenders d. Culturally violent offenders

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