DNA Evidence

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What type of evidence is DNA?

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Individual evidence.

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What does gel electrophoresis separate DNA strands based on?

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Size.

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Which process uses long fragments of repeating nitrogen bases to create a unique DNA fingerprint for an individual?

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STR (Short Tandem Repeat).

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What was the main goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP)?

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To determine the entire sequence of human DNA.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands during replication.