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Lab: Mouse Genetics (One Trait) — Unit test

Question 4 • IS - O - 3490 - The Living Earth B CP Online

Which is a negative consequence of using DNA technology in forensics?

Answer
A
connecting parents to children through paternity testing
B
convicting guilty people of crimes based on DNA results
C
having a backlog of untested DNA samples
D
matching relatives to a missing person’s DNA

Explanation

A backlog of untested DNA samples can delay investigations and prevent evidence from being analyzed promptly, making it a negative consequence. Paternity testing, convicting guilty people based on DNA, and identifying missing people are generally beneficial uses of DNA technology.

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