Question

you are the scientific consultant for a television show about forensic analysis. in an upcoming episode, investigators will compare the dna of a suspect and a dna sample collected from the victims fingernails. you are to write up a brief explanation of the technique required for comparing the dna. which technique should you explain?
multiple choice
rt - pcr
dna fingerprinting
fluorescent in situ hybridization
rnai

Explanation:

RT - PCR is used for detecting RNA and amplifying it. Fluorescent in - situ hybridization is used for visualizing specific DNA sequences in cells. RNAi is related to gene silencing by RNA. DNA fingerprinting is a technique that analyzes variable regions in DNA to compare and identify individuals, which is suitable for comparing suspect and victim DNA in forensic analysis.

Answer:

B. DNA fingerprinting