| Date | May 2013 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 13M.1.SL.TZ2.17 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | Question number | 17 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The diagram shows results of electrophoresis of DNA from a crime scene.
Which suspect could be implicated as the criminal, according to the gel of DNA shown?
A. Suspect 1
B. Suspect 2
C. Suspect 3
D. Suspect 4
Markscheme
D
Examiners report
N/A
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