- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 8 :: mtDNA & Y-STR
Module Objectives Review
If you have successfully completed Module 8, you should be able to—
- Identify the characteristics of mtDNA and how it relates to nuclear DNA.
- Understand the significance of mtDNA laboratory analysis and potential reportable outcomes.
- Recognize scientific and legal issues that affect use of mtDNA laboratory analysis results.
- Understand the significance and appropriate use of Y-STR analysis.
You have successfully completed Module 8, Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis. Click "Next Page" to proceed to Module 9, Forensic DNA Databases.
