In this coursework I will be exploring two issues, my major issue being DNA Fingerprinting and my minor issue is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).
DNA Fingerprinting
(Obtained from www.anselm.edu/.../genbio/geneticsnot.html)
(The diagram above shows that the defendant had the victim’s blood on his clothes)
Web Description: A method of comparing the genetic similarities or differences between individuals. This technology is often used as a forensic tool to identify the source of blood and tissue samples found at crime scenes. (http://www.theworkforcepartnership.com)
Science behind DNA
DNA- Deoxyribonucleic Acid is a long chain molecule made up of many nucleotides. A Nucleotide contains 3 molecules held together by condensation reactions, these molecules are: Phosphate group, Deoxyribose and an Organic base.
www.biology.arizona.edu/.../06t.html
These nucleotides are linked between then the sugar group of one nucleotide and the phosphate group of......
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