You have been assigned a case where human skeletal remains have been found at a city dump. Which of the following DNA techniques would you use to identify the victim?

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mtDNA is the best choice in this scenario because it is more likely to yield a complete DNA profile from degraded skeletal remains. RFLP requires a larger amount of intact DNA, while both PCR and STR have limitations in their ability to amplify degraded DNA. MtDNA, on the other hand, is found in higher copy numbers and smaller fragments in cells, making it more resistant to degradation and more likely to be recoverable from skeletal remains.

You Have Been Assigned a Case Where Human Skeletal Remains