DNA profiling vocab

If the mother's alleles in a locus are (10,12) and the father's are (13,14), which of the following would NOT be possible for any of their children?

• (10,13)

• (12,14)

• (13,14)

• (12,13)

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is a DNA Fingerprint?

• a method of identification that is able to determine the DNA pattern

• The carrier of genetic information.

• A real fingerprint.

Known for using small, trace amounts of DNA and generating multiple identical copies.

• PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

• Use Restriction Enzymes

• Gel Electrophoresis

The DNA is then mixed with ________, which cut the DNA in specific places that will result in different sized fragments.

• Gel Electrophoresis

• PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

• Restriction Enzymes

1.  What is the role of a restriction enzyme in making a DNA Fingerprint?

• to identify the number of nucleotides in every single DNA fragment in order to determine where to cut.

• to cut DNA in half

• to locate specific DNA sequences and cut them in order to form different sized fragments.

A section of DNA that codes for a specific trait.

• allele

• gene

• chromosome

• trascript

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

The total amount of DNA in a cell, which is contained in the cell's nucleus (nuclear DNA) and mitochondria (mtDNA), is called the human:

• RNA.

• gene.

• allele.

• genome.

Short tandem repeats located on the human Y chromosome are called ________________.

• Restriction Enzymes

• Y-STR's

• Long Tandem Repeats

• STR's

Cells derived from the inner cheek lining are called __________________.

• Buccal Cells

• Skin Cells

• Muscle Cells

• Epithelial Cells

Cells derived from the inner cheek lining are called __________________.

• Buccal Cells

• Skin Cells

• Muscle Cells

• Epithelial Cells