Forensics DNA

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What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

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double helix

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What is the primary function of restriction enzymes?

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To cut DNA at specific sequences.

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What is gel electrophoresis used for?

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To separate DNA fragments based on size.

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How many restriction enzymes are commercially available?

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Approximately 150.

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What do genes contain instructions for assembling?

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Proteins.

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What type of light does spectrophotometry NOT use?

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Blue light.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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To synthesize new DNA strands during replication.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication.