Question

Watson and Crick worked out the structure of DNA molecules in 1952. This discovery affected the legal system that is used in society by changing how criminal trials are conducted. Which of these would most likely happen thanks to the understanding of DNA structure?

Answer 1

Answer;

John Doe is convicted of murder based on DNA evidence found at the crime scene.

Step-by-step explanation;

• DNA molecules are the molecules that carries the genetic information in organisms. These molecules are specific to each organism, thus the DNA of each organism is different from that of another organism.
• The concept of DNA specificity is used in criminal investigation in a crime scene where DNA materials in the scene is analysed to identify the criminals. The analyzed DNA materials is compared to the DNA of the suspects and if a match is identified then a criminal is identified.