Title: Explain the role of DNA testing in forensic science and genetics.
Course: Biomedical Technician (14900) > Section: Explaining Molecular Biology Techniques

Explanation should include

- criminal and/or victim identification
- disease or condition predisposition, including identification of inherited genetic disease
- tissue and/or organ transplant compatibility
- paternity testing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the process of DNA fingerprinting?
- What are the ethical implications of DNA fingerprinting (e.g., regarding its use in genetic testing of newborns, insurance or job discrimination, or patenting of rare genes)?
- What roles do recessive and dominant genes play in common genetic disorders?