Forensic Chemistry > DNA is an Important Compound Found in All Living Things And is a Most Useful Identification Molecule

DNA is an important compound found in all living things and is a most useful identification molecule

Students learn to:

• outline the structure and composition of DNA
• explain why analysis of DNA allows identification of individuals
• describe the process used to analyse DNA and account for its use in:
  – identifying relationships between people
  – identifying individuals

Students:

• analyse information to discuss the range of uses of DNA analysis in forensic chemistry and use available evidence in discussing the issues associated with its use in terms of the ethics of maintenance of data banks of DNA

Extract from Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus (Amended October 2002). © 2009, Board of Studies NSW.