LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Database for DNA profiles in forensic science
A
CODIS
B
DDBJ
C
Genbank
D
EMBL
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -CODIS stands for Combined DNA Index System. This is a national database comprised of several indexes including DNA profiles from convicted offenders, arrestee, detainee, and legal samples, profiles developed from evidence in unsolved crimes, and profiles developed for the identification of missing persons.

Detailed explanation-2: -CODIS is the FBI DNA database, that has a three-tier hierarchy, NDIS, SDIS and LDIS. Laboratories submitting DNA profiles to NDIS need to comply with the FBI QAS, approved accreditation programs, audits, and proficiency testing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Measuring Success. The National DNA Index System (NDIS) contains over 15, 677, 230 offender1 profiles, 4, 888, 230 arrestee profiles and 1, 226, 160 forensic profiles as of November 2022.

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