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Last updated over 3 years ago
30 questions
Note from the author:
Adapted from biology corner worksheet on DNA Fingerprinting.
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Question 1
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_____ are used to cut DNA into small pieces.

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Question 6
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PCR stands for ________ ________ ________

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Use the image below to answer the following questions.
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Question 13
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If DNA samples are a match, the number and length of the ____ should line up.

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Question 16
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On the diagram, color (or shade) and fragment that matches mother’s DNA. Any other fragments must then match the father. Color the father’s DNA a different color.

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Question 2
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Examine the sequence and indicate where the Smal enzyme cuts the DNA and how many fragments are created.

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How many fragments are created?

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How many fragments are created?

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Question 8
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The tool used to transfer samples to a gel plate is the _______ shown in the picture.

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Question 10
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The length of DNA fragments is marked down the side of the gel plate and measured in bp, which stands for ____ ____.

Question 11
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How many fragments were in sample A?

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The purpose of PCR is to
purify DNA samples
create unique DNA samples
make many copies of DNA fragments
cut DNA into small fragments
_____ DNA fragments move farther in the gel.
Smaller
Larger
Which sample had the shortest fragment ?
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Examine the sample taken from a crime scene, which suspect matches the sample?
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Which teacher ate the sandwich?
Mr. Knogl
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Trickey
Which one is the father?
Dad 1
Dad 2
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dad 2
S1
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son 1
son 2
both
neither
child 1
child 2
child 3
child 4
child 5
child 6