mtDNA, ySTRs, DVI, Phenotype and Wildtype Flashcards
1
Q
What allele frequency is most useful?
A
30-70%
2
Q
Which is required more to be discriminatory, SNPs or alleles?
A
SNPs
3
Q
When is y-profiling mainly used?
A
Sexual assault cases
4
Q
What DNA is used for ethnic typing?
A
Mitochondrial DNA
5
Q
What is at base 1 of mtDNA?
A
The origin of replication
6
Q
If mtDNA matches who does the profile belong to?
A
The individual or a maternal relative
7
Q
What is a phenotype?
A
A physical trait whether it can be seen or not
8
Q
What is included in wildlife crime?
A
Any non-human evidence
9
Q
What is a species?
A
The largest group that can breed and produce fertile offspring
