Question

Forensic biologists are testing a DNA sample that has no match found in the system using SNP analysis. What helpful information could the biologists get from the SNP?

The sample was taken from someone with brown hair and blue eyes.
The sample was taken from an animal.
The sample was taken from an elderly person.
The sample was contaminated during collection.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

The SNP analysis is useful in determining response of an individual towards a drug and its environmental susceptibility. Thus, the SNP analysis in this case will give an indication of whether the sample was contaminated or not.

Hence, option D is correct