DNA Fingerprinting

DNA Fingerprinting

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The process of using an electrical current to visualize alleles is known as ___________.

Back

gel electrophoresis

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

DNA is _____ evidence.

Back

both individual and biological

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: DNA samples can be used to determine a child's biological father.

Back

True

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write the sequence of the complementary base strand to the DNA sequence: ATGGCTA

Back

TACCGAT

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During gel electrophoresis, DNA is pulled towards the ___ pole.

Back

positive

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of restriction enzymes in DNA fingerprinting?

Back

Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific sequences, allowing for the analysis of different DNA fragments.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define DNA fingerprinting.

Back

DNA fingerprinting is a technique used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA.

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