A test performed on secretions on a piece of fabric left at a crime scene that is used to implicate an apprehended suspect is
A) DNA replication.
B) RNA transcription.
C) DNA profiling.
D) DNA sharing.
E) gene expression profiling.

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The test performed on secretions to implicate a suspect is DNA profiling, also known as DNA fingerprinting or DNA typing. It involves analyzing certain segments of an individual's DNA to determine their unique genetic profile. This can be compared to the DNA found at a crime scene to identify a potential suspect. Options A, B, D and E do not accurately describe this process.

A Test Performed on Secretions on a Piece of Fabric