Africa Storyline CSI Wildlife

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Flanking Sequence

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Region of DNA on either side of a sequence of interest, such as an STR or gene.

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Amplify

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To repeatedly copy a molecule such as DNA, usually until there are billions of copies present.

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DNA Fingerprinting

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

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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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Lab technique used to amplify DNA sequences to produce billions of copies of a fragment of DNA.

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Short Tandem Repeats (STR)

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Repeating sequences of DNA that are used in DNA profiling.

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Allele

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Different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome.

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Gel Electrophoresis

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A technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size.

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DNA

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Molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

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Genotype

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The genetic constitution of an individual organism.

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Phenotype

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.