Fingerprinting & DNA profiles

Mr. Jones was killed in a car accident.  Afterwards, a former girlfriend filed a paternity suit claiming that Mr. Jones was the father of her child, and thus she was entitled to the man’s estate.  Which sample of DNA would have to be from Mr. Jones if he were the child’s father? 

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Bob was found dead in his home.  Crime scene analysis showed signs of a struggle.  Blood was collected from the crime scene, the victim, and three suspects.  Which suspect likely committed the crime? 

• Sue
• Lisa
• John
• None of these

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Whose blood was found at the crime scene?

• John
• Lisa
• Bob
• Sure

DNA is recovered from a suspected dead soldier.  Which Parents are the likely parents of the soldier?

• Parents C and D
• Parents E and F
• Parents A and B
• Parents G and H

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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 

Pattern of DNA fragments obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA pairs.

• DNA Fingerprint

• Allele

• Chromosome

A method of separating molecules, such as DNA, according to their size and electrical charge.

• Electrophoresis

• DNA Fingerprint

• DNA Probe

A method used to rapidly make multiple copies of a specific segment of DNA.

• PCR (Polymerse Chain Reaction)

• Electrophoresis

• DNA Probe

A molecule that cuts a DNA molecule at a specific, base sequence.

• Allele

• Restriction Enzyme

• DNA Probe