ABC Forensic DNA Practice Questions - ABC Forensic Biology Molecular Biology Certification (Specialty Exam) Exam

Which of the following statements about nuclear DNA versus mitochondrial DNA is correct for forensic biology?

Nuclear DNA is inherited only from the father; mtDNA is inherited from both parents Nuclear DNA is biparental and unique per individual; mtDNA is maternally inherited and shared among maternal relatives Both nuclear DNA and mtDNA are inherited only from the mother mtDNA is unique per individual; nuclear DNA is shared among siblings

Correct Answer:

Nuclear DNA is biparental and unique per individual; mtDNA is maternally inherited and shared among maternal relatives

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