Solving A Case Using CODIS DNA Discussion

Question Description

I don’t understand this Biology question and need help to study.

Using any resources available to you, research and summarize (each summary should be about 300 words or more): [9 points]

  • One case that was solved using CODIS
  • One case that was solved using mDNA · One case that was solved using Y-STR testing

DNA is the evidence everyone wants to see in an investigation. It is extremely fragile and even has its limitations. In a 1.5-2 page Essay, address the following prompts:

  • Identify and explain items that should be collected from the victim and the suspected perpetrator of a sexual assault.
  • What is CODIS?
  • What samples are included in the CODIS database?
  • What is PCR/STR analysis and how is it used?
  • What is mtDNA?
  • Where does mtDNA come from?
  • How can it help an investigation?

Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format.