2.2.6 Gel Electrophoresis Interpretation

Which two bear species are most closely related?

• Bear 1 and Bear 2
• Bear 1 and Bear 3
• Bear 2 and Bear 3
• There’s no way to tell

Can someone be a carrier of the FH gene? Why or why not?

• Yes, because it is recessive

• Yes, because it is dominant

• No, because it is recessive

• No, because it is dominant

What is the final product of POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION?

• A single copy of the target DNA sequence.

• Millions of copies of the target DNA sequence.

• A mixture of DNA fragments of varying lengths.

• No product is generated during PCR.

What is atherosclerosis?

• Plaque build up in the inner walls of arteries
• Plaque build up in the heart chambers
• Quivering contraction of the ventricles
• Quivering contraction of the atria

Genetic testing kits that consumers can buy online (called direct to consumer tests or DTC) offer people the chance to discover information about their potential risk for certain diseases and information about their ancestry.

• True

• False