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During the past several years, DNA testing has become a powerful and well-accepted tool that serves several purposes.

Your instructor has returned your Week 4 Individual Project Key Assignment with comments and suggestions to improve your overall plan. Additionally, you have had the opportunity to discuss your case and plan with your peers.

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  • Revise and amend your Week 4 Key Assignment by adding what you learned in the Discussion Board posts following the task, as well as taking into consideration your instructor’s comments.
  • Address the following, and add your responses to your Key Assignment final draft:
    • What are the purposes of DNA testing? Explain in detail.
      • Provide examples where necessary.
    • What is law enforcement’s role in making DNA testing possible today when it was not possible 15–20 years ago? Explain.
      • Provide examples when necessary.
      • Discuss how the best evidence rule can come into play when dealing with DNA evidence.
  • Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

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Running Head: DNA EVIDENCE

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DNA EVIDENCE
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DNA EVIDENCE

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Our genes remain one of the most dependable forms of proof in many unlawful cases. These
genes are encoded in molecules that are referred to as DNA. These molecules are responsible for
carrying and transmission of genetic materials to our offspring. One major characteristic that
makes DNA so reliable is its uniqueness in that very individual has a different DNA encoding
compared to the other. The material is also readily available in almost all human body parts and
fluids. Throughout this essay, we shall discuss the importance of DNA testing and how it has
redefined evidence in a criminal set up.
Purposes of DNA Testing


Archeologists have explored DNA testing in their research for the origin of
species. Through DNA profiling, scientists have been able to trace the origin of
living things and their close inter-relation.



DNA testing and profiling have been used greatly to aid criminal investigations.
Samples recovered at crime scenes are analyzed and profiled to aid in identifying
criminals associated with the crime. T...


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