A police officer is investigating a sexual assault and recovered the underwear that was worn by the victim after the assault. How should the officer package the evidence so as not to damage potential DNA evidence?
A) The officer should place the evidence in a plastic bag, sealed tightly, to avoid air exposure.
B) The officer should make sure the evidence is air dried, then sealed in a paper bag.
C) The evidence should be heat-sealed in plastic to prevent DNA contamination.
D) The officer should wrap the evidence in clean paper after it is air-dried, then place it in a plastic evidence bag.
(Question #2) Which statement below is true regarding DNA?
A) DNA represents a genetic facsimile, or blueprint, of that organism.
B) Within every cell in each human body, the DNA is identical.
C) DNA consists of only five basic elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
D) All of the above statements are true of DNA
(Question #3) What is the IAFIS?
A) An international database that stores DNA and Fingerprint data on convicted felons throughout the world
B) The
Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System, which is a national fingerprint and criminal history database maintained by the FBI
C) An acronym for
Independent Association of Forensic Investigative Services D) An electronic database containing digital photographs of arrested persons throughout the United States maintained by the FBI
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