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Both identify a person, the DNA more conclusively because fingerprints are often smeared or partials. A fingerprint has one advantage over DNA if it can be classified as where and when it was made, which can establish a person's presence in a given circumstance. For example, if a fingerprint is in the blood on a weapon, it could only have been made after the blood was there.

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Why is fingerprint better than iodine?

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A pattern of bands made up of specific DNA fragments is a?

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Selected fragments are used to produce a DNA fingerprint.


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Fingerprint spray is better than iodine because it is easier to use, quicker to develop prints, and provides clearer and more detailed results. Fingerprint spray also minimizes the risk of damaging evidence and is less toxic compared to iodine fuming.


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Which phrase is true for a DNA fingerprint?

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When comparing the DNA fingerprints of a parent and child the parent's DNA fingerprint must have?

DNA bands that match those in the child's fingerprint and that aren't from the other parent.


Are a DNA fingerprint and a genetic fingerprint the same?

no its classed as a making of your body for people such as police or crime scene investigators


Why is it easier to establish innocence than it is to establish guilt in DNA?

ANS1:Because it is technically possible for more than one person to have a similar DNA fingerprint, but it is impossible for someone to have their DNA fingerprint change. So if your fingerprint is:XXYYXYXAnd the guilty persons DNA is:XXXXYYYIt is impossible for you to be the guilty person. But, it is possible that my DNA fingerprint is also XXXXYYY - so please don't commit any crimes near my house or I might get nailed for it.ANS2:DNA fingerprinting always has a margin of error. The error can introduce reasonable doubt. Guilt in a capital case must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.


Can DNA be taken from a fingerprint?

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What does a DNA fingerprint look like?

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