Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Given:

1. Blood cells
2. Bone cells
3. Hair strands
4. Saliva

Samples taken for DNA testing in criminal investigation can be

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2, 3 and 4 ”.
All these samples can potentially provide DNA for testing.

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