DNA Fingerprinting Notes Flashcard

DNA Fingerprinting Notes Flashcard

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Science

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for a variant form of a gene?

Back

Allele

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary reason a law-enforcement officer takes precautions when collecting DNA evidence?

Back

To avoid contamination

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Describe the use of DNA profiling using mtDNA and Y STRs to help identify a person using the DNA of family members.

Back

mtDNA is used for maternal lineage, Y STRs for paternal lineage

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

STRs can be more easily recovered from ______.

Back

often degraded and limited quantities of DNA

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A law-enforcement officer is collecting DNA evidence. What precaution is he likely taking to avoid contamination? Fill in the blank: The officer is likely ________ to avoid contamination.

Back

Wearing gloves

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is DNA fingerprinting?

Back

A technique used to identify individuals based on their unique DNA profiles.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do short tandem repeats (STRs) play in DNA profiling?

Back

STRs are used as markers to compare DNA samples for identification.

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