Rob and roberta recently had a child, but there was an unfortunate mix-up at the hospital. They are currently unsure if this baby Rupert is their biological child.
Rupert is a __________.
When examining the F13A1 allele, if Rupert is their legitimate child, then Rupert inherited the "7" STR from __________ and the "3.2" STR from __________.
Question 2
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Are there any STR markers that suggest that Rupert is not the biological child of rob and roberta?
If your answer is yes, list the STR(s).
Question 3
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If an incredibly small amount of DNA is found at a crime scene, how can a DNA analyst amplify the DNA so that there is more to work with?
The following questions are regarding the structure of DNA and how this aids in gel electrophoresis.
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Question 4
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Which feature of DNA allows it to be moved by an electric charge?
_______
Question 5
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DNA is collected from several suspects.
Suspect A has 6 STRs, suspect B has 8 STRs, and suspect C has 10 STRs at a particular locus.
Which DNA molecules will travel the furthest during gel electrophoresis and why?
