You are a juror at a trial and you have been told that the suspect's DNA was found at the crime scene.The DNA came from a sweat-stained shirt and saliva on a cigarette butt.Several other jurors are quite skeptical of this information,adamant in their belief that sweat and saliva are body fluids (not cells)and therefore should not contain DNA.How do you explain the scientific basis of this evidence to them during deliberations in the jury chamber?

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While sweat and saliva are primarily made up of fluids, they do contain a few cells, such as epithelial cells from the mouth and skin. These cells can contain DNA, which can be extracted and analyzed by forensic scientists. Therefore, DNA from sweat-stained clothing or cigarette butts containing saliva can be used as evidence in a criminal trial.

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