Multiple Choice
DNA profiling primarily focuses on which regions of the genome?
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18. Biotechnology
DNA Fingerprinting
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DNA Fingerprinting
- Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the primary purpose of DNA profiling?9views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich technique is most commonly used in DNA fingerprinting for forensic investigations?7views
- Textbook Question
The possibility of extensive genetic testing raises questions about how personal genetic information should be used. Is there any reason for the government to keep genetic files?
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The goal of DNA fingerprinting is:
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Which of the following characteristics of short tandem repeats (STRs) makes it useful for DNA fingerprinting?
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The gel below shows a region of STRs from a DNA sample taken from a crime scene. It also shows the same region of STRs from 4 suspects involved in the case. Which suspect' DNA was found at the crime scene?
1917views1rank - Multiple ChoiceGenetic profiles are used to determine whether Sam could be the father of Becky's baby. Sam is not the father if __________ genetic profile shows some bands not present in __________ genetic profile.1084views
- Multiple ChoiceGenetic profiles used as evidence in a murder trial look something like supermarket bar codes. The pattern of bars in a genetic profile shows __________.876views
- Textbook Question
Imagine you have found a small quantity of DNA. Fill in the following diagram, which outlines a series of DNA technology experiments you could perform to study this DNA.
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The DNA profiles used as evidence in a murder trial look something like supermarket bar codes. The pattern of bars in a DNA profile shows
a. The order of bases in a particular gene.
b. The presence of various-sized fragments of DNA.
c. The presence of dominant or recessive alleles for particular traits.
d. The order of genes along particular chromosomes.
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