Name one advantage and three disadvantages of mtDNA analysis ...

[lidoalex]

Name one advantage and three disadvantages of mtDNA analysis compared to nuclear DNA profiling.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A preliminary examination must be open to the public unless closure is essential to preserve the fairness of the trial and the closure is narrowly limited.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Answer to Question 1

One advantage of mtDNA analysis is that it is significantly more sensitive than nuclear DNA profiling. The disadvantages are that mtDNA analysis is more time consuming, and more costly than nuclear DNA profiling. Also, mtDNA has far less discrimating power than do STRs.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

[lidoalex]

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[lcapri7]

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