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Why does DNA testing of blood lead to a more reliable match of blood to suspect than does blood typing?
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∙ 9y ago
No matter what blood type a suspect is, there are other people with the same blood type. So blood type does not positively identify any single person.
By contrast, other than identical twins, no two people have the same DNA.
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What are two methods besides blood typing that can be used in the attempted identification of a guilty suspect?
DNA testing and fingerprintsng,
Is he really my father if his blood type is o positive and my mother is o positive and my blood type is b positive?
Blood typing is not a reliable method to determine paternity. If you must know, do DNA testing.
Is blood typing reliable and accurate in forensic science?
Yes, blood type is reliable and accurate. When forensic scientists collect blood from the crime scene and/or the victim (blood is an example of "physical evidence"), they use the blood to match it up with whoever was at the crime scene. It could belong to either the victim--who might have died a violent death--or it could belong to a suspect.
What is reverse blood group testing?
Blood typing procedure wherein the antibodies are determined rather than the Antigen (Direct Typing). Uses pool A cells and pool B cells.
Which technique has replaced simple blood typing for identifying criminals and determining parentage?
DNA testing.
What happens to blood after it is collected at the blood bank?
Your blood will undergo rigorous testing procedures. In addition to blood typing, the tests include screening for hepatitis, syphilis, and HIV
Is identification based on blood typing more accurate than DNA testing?
No, DNA testing is generally more accurate than blood typing for identification purposes. DNA testing can provide more detailed and specific information about an individual's genetic makeup, making it a more reliable method for identification.
What is the most convenient kit to use for testing blood type?
The easiest blood typing kit to buy is the Blood Type Eldoncard Typing Test Kit. It is available at amazon.com for about $13.00. The process involves a simple finger prick and easy to read results.
Is there an at home blood typing kit?
No that is something that you need to leave to a professional. Take them to their primary care doctor for blood testing. It will be both faster and much safer.
Who was the inventor of blood typing?
Who was the inventor of blood typing?
What is the role of blood typing in paternity testing?
To determine whether or not the alleged father could be the true father, the blood types of the child, mother, and alleged father are compared.
Who is the Italian scientist who devised the first reliable procedure for typing dried blood stains?
In1915, Leone Lattes, an Italian forensic serologist, developed a (reliable method) for determining the blood group of dried blood samples.
