Question

DNA fingerprinting is a technology that is used for many different purposes. The diagram below is an illustration of what DNA fingerprinting data may look like.
The image shows an illustration of what DNA fingerprinting data may look like. The first column shows a DNA fingerprint of a crime scene. The next three columns show fingerprints of three different suspects.

Police departments and other agencies are often tasked with investigating crimes. Which of the following describes a solution to a problem investigators face that DNA fingerprinting can help solve?

A. DNA fingerprinting can be used to treat criminals that have a genetic disease or disorder.
B. DNA fingerprinting can be used to identify persons that were wrongly convicted of a crime.
C. DNA fingerprinting can be used to identify which genes are active in persons that commit crimes.
D. DNA fingerprinting can allow persons that commit crimes to be used as animal models in medical research studies.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is B, DNA fingerprinting can be used to identify persons that were wrongly convicted of a crime.