How must an evidence collector take care to avoid potentially contaminating objects of evidential value by transferral of DNA?

a. Reusing shoe covers
b. Wearing a face mask
c. Packaging items containing potential DNA evidence in airtight bags
d. Packaging all items containing potential DNA evidence in the same package


Answer: b

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