List the differences between nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using mitochondrial DNA analysis in forensic investigations?
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Nuclear DNA is found in the nucleus of each cell and is inherited from both parents. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), on the other hand, is found outside the nucleus of the cell and is inherited solely from the mother.
One advantage of mtDNA analysis is that it is significantly more sensitive than nuclear DNA profiling. The disadvantages are that mtDNA analysis is more time consuming and more costly than nuclear DNA profiling. Also, mtDNA analysis has far less discrimating power than do STRs.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Identify which of the following prohibits the state practice of torture and which has been ratified by 155 countries.
A. League of Nations 1920 B. Kellog-Briand Pact 1932 C. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 D. International Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment 1984
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false