What is multiplexing and why is it used in DNA profiling?

What will be an ideal response?


Multiplexing is a technique that simultaneously detects more than one STR in a single DNA analysis. Multiplexing is important to DNA profiling because the more STRs a forensic scientist can characterize, the greater the likelihood that they originated from the same individual.

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In a firm that primarily handles divorces, with a few adoptions, which of the following fee schemes would most likely be used?

A. Flat fees B. Hourly fees C. Contingent fees D. Pro bono

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Reasonable Force

What will be an ideal response?

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Proposals for chemical castration of repeat sex offenders are based on sociological explanations of crime

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Supreme Court has defined "interrogation" as questioning or ___________________

a. deception by the police b. its functional equivalent c. the use of force by police d. any other interaction between police and suspect

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