Chapter 7 Section 4
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19 questions
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DNA strands when travelling through the gel are positively charged.
DNA strands when travelling through the gel are positively charged.
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Dr. Kary Mullis invented the _________________ techniqued, for which he shared the Nobel Prize in 1993.
Dr. Kary Mullis invented the _________________ techniqued, for which he shared the Nobel Prize in 1993.
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DNA is known as ________________________ evidence.
DNA is known as ________________________ evidence.
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________________________ enzymes are used to cut DNA into smaller pieces at specific location sites.
________________________ enzymes are used to cut DNA into smaller pieces at specific location sites.
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In most criminal cases, ____________________ different probes are used in the DNA fingerprinting process.
In most criminal cases, ____________________ different probes are used in the DNA fingerprinting process.
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A child inherits ___________ genes for each trait
A child inherits ___________ genes for each trait
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All criminals have their DNA uploaded into the national DNA database.
All criminals have their DNA uploaded into the national DNA database.
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In the U.S. Combined DNA Index System(____________)
In the U.S. Combined DNA Index System(____________)
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Databases are updated when perpetrators are convicted of:
Databases are updated when perpetrators are convicted of:
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First step in preparing a sample for DNA fingerprinting is to _____________ the DNA from the cell nucleus.
First step in preparing a sample for DNA fingerprinting is to _____________ the DNA from the cell nucleus.
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DNA can be used:
DNA can be used:
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DNA analysis allows even a small sample of ______________ to be identified with a single individual.
DNA analysis allows even a small sample of ______________ to be identified with a single individual.
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DNA contains, in non-coding regions called _______________ DNA, many repeated sequences that vary in number between individuals.
DNA contains, in non-coding regions called _______________ DNA, many repeated sequences that vary in number between individuals.
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DNA evidence must be collected carefully to avoid ___________________ with other DNA.
DNA evidence must be collected carefully to avoid ___________________ with other DNA.
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One well contains a control, a solution containing DNA fragments of known lengths called a __________________ or Standard DNA
One well contains a control, a solution containing DNA fragments of known lengths called a __________________ or Standard DNA
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Electrophoresis is complete when the DNA fragments have ______________________ through the gel.
Electrophoresis is complete when the DNA fragments have ______________________ through the gel.
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Therefore, when viewing a DNA fingerprint, we identify specific DNA sequences by using __________________ probes.
Therefore, when viewing a DNA fingerprint, we identify specific DNA sequences by using __________________ probes.
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An ________________________ light source can then be used to cause the DNA to fluoresce so the bands of the fingerprint are visible.
An ________________________ light source can then be used to cause the DNA to fluoresce so the bands of the fingerprint are visible.
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The ____________ the number of probes used on a DNA fingerprint, the greater the accuracy of the DNA fingerprint.
The ____________ the number of probes used on a DNA fingerprint, the greater the accuracy of the DNA fingerprint.