DNA Fingerprinting

Whose blood was found at the crime scene?

• John

• Lisa

• Bob

• Sure

Which male is the likely father?

• Male 1

• Male 2

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

Which suspect’s DNA matches the felon’s DNA left at the crime scene?

• Suspect 1

• Suspect 2

• Suspect 3

Place the process of DNA Fingerprinting in the correct order

• extract DNA

• gel electrophoresis - visualize separated fragment patterns

• collect sample

• PCR - make copies

• restriction enzyme - cut into fragments

Bob was found dead in his home.  Crime scene analysis showed signs of a struggle.  Blood was collected from the crime scene, the victim, and three suspects.  Which suspect's DNA was at the crime? 

• Sue

• Lisa

• John

• None of these

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which suspect's DNA was at the crime scene?

• Suspect #1

• Suspect #2

• Suspect #3

Which suspect is linked to the crime scene by this DNA analysis?

• Suspect A

• Suspect C

• Suspect D

• Suspect B

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Before doing gel electrophoresis, the DNA to be test must be cut into different sized fragments by:

• DNA Ligase

• DNA Polymerase

• Restriction Enzymes

• Primase

Approximately how many base pairs are there in a DNA molecule?

• 3 Million

• 23

• 46

• 3 Billion

According to the gel electrophoresis results shown, which suspect committed the crime?

• A

• B

• C

• D