Microsatellite autoradiogram: CSI Homework
HOMEWORK: In this
experiment, suppose that blood at a murder scene has been
typed with four loci from the CODIS set [middle
lane], and compared with six forensic samples [three
adjacent lanes on either side]. (1)
Ascertain which (if any) of the forensic
samples is a match.(2) One of the
samples is from the son
of the murder victim. Which one? How
do you know? (3)
Could you distinguish this sample from one from the brother of the
victim? Explain.
Figure & text ©
2013 by Steven M. Carr