DNA Fingerprints
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Last updated about 3 years ago
30 questions
Note from the author:
Adapted from biology corner worksheet on DNA Fingerprinting.
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_____ are used to cut DNA into small pieces.
_____ are used to cut DNA into small pieces.
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Examine the sequence and indicate where the Smal enzyme cuts the DNA and how many fragments are created.
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?
How many fragments are created?
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How many fragments are created?
How many fragments are created?
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PCR stands for ________ ________ ________
PCR stands for ________ ________ ________
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The purpose of PCR is to
The purpose of PCR is to
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The tool used to transfer samples to a gel plate is the _______ shown in the picture.
The tool used to transfer samples to a gel plate is the _______ shown in the picture.
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_____ DNA fragments move farther in the gel.
_____ DNA fragments move farther in the gel.
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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 ____ ____.
The length of DNA fragments is marked down the side of the gel plate and measured in bp, which stands for ____ ____.
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How many fragments were in sample A?
How many fragments were in sample A?
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Which sample had the shortest fragment ?
Which sample had the shortest fragment ?
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If DNA samples are a match, the number and length of the ____ should line up.
If DNA samples are a match, the number and length of the ____ should line up.
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Examine the sample taken from a crime scene, which suspect matches the sample?
Examine the sample taken from a crime scene, which suspect matches the sample?
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Which teacher ate the sandwich?
Which teacher ate the sandwich?
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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.
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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Which one is the father?
Which one is the father?
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