The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)

Question

The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
A) uses a panel of 13 different STRs.
B) contains information from every American citizen.
C) contains information from any person suspected of committing a crime.
D) is only used to determine paternity.
E) None of that are correct.

Accepted Answer

CODIS uses a panel of 13 different STRs (short tandem repeats) to create DNA profiles for individuals. These profiles are stored in a database that can be used in criminal investigations.

Answer: E 
 Neither B nor C are correct. CODIS does not contain information from every American citizen, nor does it contain information from any person suspected of committing a crime (only those who have been convicted or arrested for certain offenses). Additionally, it is not solely used for paternity testing.