Forensic DNA Profiling

Who is credited with the discovery of DNA fingerprinting?

• Alec Jeffries

• Mr. Blonde

• Mrs. Red

• Mr. Anderson

What is another term for DNA fingerprinting?

• Genetic profiling

• Restriction fragment length polymorphism

• VNTR analysis

• DNA sequencing

In which year did Alec Jeffries discover DNA fingerprinting?

• 1987

• 1984

• 1981

• 1990

Which university was Alec Jeffries working at when he discovered DNA fingerprinting?

• University of Cambridge

• University of Leicester

• University of Oxford

• University of London

How many sections are generally used in DNA profiling?

• 20

• 13

• 5

• 10

What is the potential risk of having a DNA database?

• Contamination of DNA samples

• Increased privacy concerns

• Higher insurance premiums

• Limited access to genetic information

What is the potential limitation of DNA fingerprinting in determining guilt?

• Inability to match DNA to a specific individual

• Interference from genetic diseases

• Lack of accuracy in DNA profiling

• Possible contamination of DNA samples

DNA has a ______________ charge so when put in the electric current the DNA will migrate towards the ____________________ charge.

• Negative, Positive

• Positive, negative

• no charge, negative

• No charge Positive

Separation of DNA will assist with the determination of which of the following?

• Paternity

• None of these

• Forensics

• Bioremediation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the main difference between genes and short tandem repeats (STRs)?

• Genes are unique to each individual, while STRs are the same for everyone

• Genes determine physical traits, while STRs determine genetic diseases

• Genes are found in the middle of DNA, while STRs are found at the ends

• Genes have multiple copies, while STRs have only one copy