Unique Identifier: Introduction to DNA Profiles
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 98
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 100
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1. Questions and Evidence
The Scientific Method Isn’t Just for Sixth Grade
Physical vs. Circumstantial Evidence
Forensic Processes
Individualization
2. What is DNA?
The Cell
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Complementary Base Pairs
Polymorphisms
Where Do Babies Come From?
3. Identifying and Isolating DNA
Out of the Fabric – Presumptive Testing
And into Chemicals
Four Isolation Techniques
How Much?
Is It Good Enough?
4. Genotyping Methods
Thanks, Mom and Dad
RFLP
STR
Mitochondria
Why Use the Y?
Lets Talk about Sex
5. Degraded and Contaminated Samples
Real Life Isn’t Like the Movies
Degraded DNA
Contaminated DNA
Mixed DNA
Not Enough DNA – LCN
6. Strength of DNA Evidence
A Match?
A Match!
When Is It Good Enough?
Who Invited These Two Guys to Dinner?
DNA Profile: A Unique Indentifier