Biotechnology Quiz #2

Biological evidence is used to create DNA fingerprints. The type of evidence that can be used in a DNA fingerprint includes:

• blood

• saliva (spit)

• ear wax

• all of these choices

What process is used to determine if two DNA samples match?

• Gel Electrophoresis
• PCR
• Population Genetics
• Agar Plating

What is the purpose of PCR?

• To determine paternity

• To determine if a crime scene sample matches a suspect

• Create a DNA profile

• Create multiple copies of DNA

Which male is the father of this child?

• Male 1

• Male 2

• Neither could be the father

• Either could be the father

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Whose blood was found at the crime scene?

• John
• Lisa
• Bob
• Sure

Which man is the father of this baby?

• Father 1
• Father 2
• Father 3
• None of them

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DNA fingerprinting is used in

• Forensic science

• Paternal disputes

• Research work

• All of the above

Gel electrophoresis is used to separate DNA fragments by what?

• size

• color

• functions

• chromosomes

Which suspect should be charged with the crime?

• Suspect 1

• Suspect 2

• Suspect 3

• None of these suspects

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DNA fingerprinting works because

• Most genes are dominant
• All organisms contain RNA
• The most important genes are different among most people
• No two people, except identical twins, have exactly the same DNA 

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