FORENSIC WEEK10.

DNA is the evidence everyone wants to see in an investigation. It is extremely fragile and even has its limitations.

• 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 the investigation?

This individual work should include the following:

• An in-depth submission that should be free of spelling and grammar errors.
• An essay 1-2 pages in length.
• You will be assessed
  on the rationale used in addressing the questions/issue posted, and how
  well you justify your argument regarding this issue.
• Your response must
  be thought-provoking, have well developed ideas and/or opinions, and
  should reference any supporting material from the text, lecture or other
  sources you have used to complete the assignment.

You may use your text or the internet as a reference, but remember to cite your sources according to APA guidelines.