3. Forensic Biology

Population Genetics — Quiz

Test your understanding of population genetics with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which statement best describes the difference between Random Match Probability (RMP) and Likelihood Ratio (LR) in forensic DNA interpretation?

Question 2

A DNA profile yields genotype frequencies at three independent loci of $0.02$, $0.05$, and $0.01$. What is the combined Random Match Probability?

Question 3

If a kinship analysis yields an LR of $100$ for the parent–child hypothesis versus unrelated, how should this result be interpreted?

Question 4

In an allele frequency database of 200 alleles, counts for alleles A, B, and C are 60, 80, and 60 respectively. What is the frequency of allele B?

Question 5

What is the primary consequence of inadvertently including related individuals in a forensic allele frequency database?