DNA and CODIS
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.
