DNA Fingerprinting

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An alternate form of a gene.

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Allele

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A cell structure that contains genetic information along strands of DNA.

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Chromosome

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Pattern of DNA fragments obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA pairs.

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DNA Fingerprint

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A molecule labeled with radioactive isotope, dye or enzyme that is used to locate a particular sequence or gene.

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DNA Probe

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A method of separating molecules, such as DNA, according to their size and electrical charge.

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Electrophoresis

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Segment of DNA in a chromosome that contains information used to produce a protein or an RNA molecule.

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Gene

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A method used to rapidly make multiple copies of a specific segment of DNA.

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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

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A molecule that cuts a DNA molecule at a specific, base sequence.

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Restriction Enzyme

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Tandem repeats of short DNA sequences with varying numbers of repeats found among individuals.

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STR (Short Tandem Repeat)

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Tandem repeats of a short DNA sequence with varying numbers of repeats among individuals.

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VNTR (Variable Number of Tandem Repeats)