In which of the following ways do lab technicians compare the DNA sample of a suspect with the evidence found at a crime scene?
A) They check if the DNA samples have sixteen points of similarity.
B) They create a 3D image of a suspect's genetic code using ballistics technology.
C) They verify the protein interactions mediated by DNA in the sample.
D) They look for thirteen points on the DNA fingerprint called markers.

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Lab technicians compare DNA samples by looking for specific points on the DNA fingerprint called markers. In forensic science, it is common to analyze thirteen specific loci (locations on the chromosome) for matches between the suspect's DNA and the DNA evidence found at a crime scene.

In Which of the Following Ways Do Lab Technicians Compare