Forensics DNA Review

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What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis?

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Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size.

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If a DNA sequence is CATCAT, what are the matching base pairs?

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The matching base pairs for CATCAT are GTAGTA.

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Which suspect is likely guilty based on DNA evidence?

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Suspect #2 is likely guilty based on DNA evidence.

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Nitrogenous bases in DNA are joined by hydrogen bonds.

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In which organelle is DNA usually found?

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DNA is usually found in the nucleus of a cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure, consisting of two strands twisted around each other.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a growing chain.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein function.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is the significance of the Human Genome Project?

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The Human Genome Project aimed to map all the genes in the human genome, providing insights into genetics and disease.