Ch. 7 DNA Profiling

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What is the complementary strand of DNA bases to this sequence of DNA: CAGGATCGA?

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GTCCTAGCT

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What did Alec Jeffreys do?

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Developed DNA fingerprinting

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What is the process of predicting the physical appearance and ancestry of an unknown person from their DNA?

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DNA phenotyping

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What term describes closely related individuals?

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Kinship

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What technique for amplifying DNA was developed by Dr. Kary Mullis?

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PCR, polymerase chain reaction

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What is DNA profiling?

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A technique used to identify individuals by characteristics of their DNA.

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What is the role of PCR in DNA profiling?

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PCR amplifies small segments of DNA, making it easier to analyze.

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What is the significance of DNA fingerprinting in forensic science?

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It allows for the identification of individuals based on unique DNA patterns.

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What does CODIS stand for?

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Combined DNA Index System, a database for DNA profiles.

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What is genetic genealogy?

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A method that uses DNA testing to determine familial relationships.