11-01b DNA Fingerprinting

The DNA fingerprints were made from blood samples taken from a puppy and four possible sires of this puppy in an effort to determine the puppy’s pedigree. According to this information, which sire is probably the father of this puppy?

• Sire A

• Sire B

• Sire C

• Sire D

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The picture shows a segment of DNA from a cat. Which of these is most likely the kitten of this cat?

• Kitten 1

• Kitten 2

• Kitten 3

• Kitten 4

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Lieutenant Taylor is investigating a crime. Based on the DNA evidence collected at the scene, which suspect was involved in the crime?

• S1

• S2

• S3

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Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., died in 2011 and left behind four children. Two men came forward in 2016, each claiming to be his long lost son from an affair he had with a former employee. A DNA sample was taken from Mr. Job's wife and one of his daughters to compare with the DNA of each man. Which man told the truth?

• Man 1

• Man 2

• Neither man

• Both men

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Where does DNA come from?

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• blood

• hair

• skin

• bodily fluids

What is the name of the technique in which DNA is copied over and over?

• Restriction Enzyme

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• DNA Extraction

• Gel Electrophoresis

What process is shown in this picture?

• Polymerase Chain Reaction

• Gel electrophoresis

• DNA sequencing

• A restriction enzyme producing DNA fragments

Which suspect left blood at the crime scene?

• suspect #1

• suspect #2

• suspect #3

Which 'Dad' is the child's biological father?

• 'Dad' 1

• 'Dad' 2

• 'Dad' 3

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What would happen if restriction enzymes were not used in the process of gel electrophoresis?

• The DNA would not be amplified

• Only one long band would be produced

• Bacteria would be attacked by viruses

• The DNA would move toward the negative electrode instead of the positive electrode