EXAM 3: ch 15,16 (non-human DNA) Flashcards
1
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non human DNA sample examples
A
cat,dogs,plants, marijuana
2
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plant and marijuana DNA can be used for
A
possible linkage to crime location and tracking drug sources
3
Q
what is the meowplex?
A
a new DNA test that uses tetranucleotides STR markers for a domestic cat
4
Q
what makes non-DNA testing specialty tests
A
they are rarely used by public labs and thus performed through outsourcing to a contract lab
5
Q
what test can be used for non-human DNA samples
A
QuestGenForensics
5
Q
which lab can do tests for non-human DNA samples
A
UC Davis Vet Gen Lab
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A
6
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what are some challenges with presenting non-human DNA in court?
A
- novelty of application
-validity of the underlying scientific theory
-validity of any statistical interpretations
-relevant scientific community to consult in assessing the application may be limited - new methods may not have undergone the scientific scrutiny of regular forensic human DNA testing techniques
