Forensic DNA Profile

A technique used to identify a person based on analysis of their genetic code.

• DNA Fingerprinting

• SNP

• CODIS

• PCR

sequence of repeating bases in the non-coding regions of DNA that are used in DNA profiling

• STR (Short Tandem Repeat)

• PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

• VNTR (Variable number of Tandem Repeats)

Parts of the cell where DNA can be found: nucleus and

• ribosomes

• endoplasmic reticulum

• mitochondria

• golgi apparatus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

According to the dna evidence, which suspect left DNA at the crime scene?

• suspect 1

• suspect 2

• suspect 3

• none of the suspects

The FBI database that stores DNA profiles

• CODIS

• AFIS

• STRATUS

• FEDDNA

In this DNA fingerprint, the _______ pieces travel the farthest. (blue)

• shortest

• longest

DNA is ______ evidence.

• class

• individual

• transient

• conditional

A cell structure that contains genetic information along strands of DNA.

• Allele

• Chromosome

• DNA

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A method of separating molecules, such as DNA, according to their size and electrical charge.

• STR Analysis

• DNA Fingerprint

• DNA Probe

• Gel Electrophoresis

Except for identical twins, no two people on earth have the same:

• blood group

• skeletal type

• DNA

• physical characteristics

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2