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saveliy_v [14]
2 years ago
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How is mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) typing used in forensic science?

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1 answer:
scZoUnD [109]2 years ago
5 0

The statement 'a suspect’s mtDNA sample is matched to an unknown sample of mtDNA that was found at a crime scene' is TRUE about mtDNA.

<h3>What is mitochondrial DNA?</h3>

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a special class of genetic material contained inside the mitochondria of eukaryotic organisms.

This genetic material (mtDNA) may result very useful to identify samples by making comparisons of the nucleotide sequence.

Mitochondrial DNA typing is a useful strategy used in criminology based on matching an unidentified sample of mtDNA with another obtained at the crime scene.

In conclusion, the statement 'a suspect’s mtDNA sample is matched to an unknown sample of mtDNA that was found at a crime scene' is TRUE about mtDNA.

Learn more about mtDNA here:

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