Forensics DNA

Investigators can remove the DNA from the cells to create a DNA profile.

• True

• False

When scientists are creating a profile, they use the whole neuclotide sequence.

• True

• False

Which of the following contain molecules of DNA? Choose all that apply.

• Saliva

• Blood

• Hair

• Fragments of Skin

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Every person in the world has their own unique DNA.

• True

• False

Crime suspects may be asked to:

• Provide a skin sample

• Have swabs taken from their mouth

• Supply a hair sample

• None of the above

What term is used to describe the shape of a DNA Molecule?

• Triple Spiral

• Double Helix

• A Tilted Stair Case

What is the purpose of PCR?

• Create many copies of DNA fragments

• Create a DNA fingerprint

• Remove DNA from a sample

• Cut the DNA into smaller pieces

To calculate the percentage of people who have a particular allele, population studies are conducted to collect data.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-2

Except for identical twins, no two people on earth have the same:

• physical characteristics.

• DNA.

• skeletal type.

• blood group.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The correct order of collecting and processing DNA is

• collect evidence, DNA extraction, DNA electrophoresis, DNA profiling

• collect evidence, DNA profiling, DNA electrophoresis, DNA extraction

• collect evidence, DNA electrophoresis, DNA extraction, DNA profiling

• collect evidence, DNA extraction, DNA profiling, DNA electrophoresis