Imagine you are a forensic investigator giving a presentation to a school assembly. A student asks you, “If people have such a similar genetic makeup, then why do you use DNA to understand whether suspects are innocent or guilty of a crime?” In 1–2 sentences, describe how you might answer the student’s question.(2 points)
I would explain to the student that although humans share a similar genetic makeup, each person's DNA is unique, allowing us to accurately identify individuals and distinguish between innocent and guilty parties during criminal investigations.
