The method of choice for constructing a DNA profile on DNA-containing forensic evidence that is old or has been damaged is:
A) nuclear DNA sequencing
B) mitochondrial DNA sequencing
C) STR profiling
D) DNA ligation
E) RFLPs

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Mitochondrial DNA sequencing is preferred for old or damaged DNA samples because mitochondrial DNA is more abundant and more resilient than nuclear DNA, making it more likely to be recoverable and analyzable even from degraded samples.

The Method of Choice for Constructing a DNA Profile on DNA-Containing