Forensics DNA

What is CODIS?

• database of DNA

• recorded 911 calls

• crime lab evidence storage

• database of sex offenders

Which of the following would contain DNA evidence?

• cigarette butt

• hair from hair brush

• blood stain

• all choices

What do the nitrogen bases A and G pair with?

• C and A

• H and G

• G and A

• T and C

The synthesis (or creating) new DNA from existing DNA

• replication

• transcription

• translation

• cloning

What does a restriction enzyme do?

• separates DNA using an electric current

• cuts DNA at certain locations

• holds back the DNA in the nucleus

• supplies the cell with energy

__________ sorts strands of DNA based on their length.

• PCR

• STR

• electrophoresis

• replication

An organization that helps to free wrongly imprisoned people based on DNA

• CODIS

• Innocence Project

• IAFIS

• Bureau of Investigation

During DNA extraction, what was the purpose of crushing the strawberry?

• precipitate DNA from the solution

• separate the components of the cell

• break open the cells

• break up proteins and dissolve membranes

Where does your DNA come from?

• either your father or mother only

• both your mother and father

• neither your father or mother

• your grandparents only

Which is NOT a reason to extract DNA?

• genetic testing

• make copies of DNA

• body identification

• to absorb the blood