DNA Fingerprinting

Which suspect should be charged with the crime?

• Suspect 1

• Suspect 2

• Suspect 3

• None of these suspects

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand

ATG TGA CAG

• ATG TGA CAG

• TAC ACT GTC

• GTA AGT GAC

• CAT TCA CTG

In the nucleus of most human body cells, there are

• 23 pairs of chromosomes

• 46 pairs of chromosomes

• 92 chromosomes

• None of these choices

Biological evidence is used in forensics for DNA identification purposes. Biological evidence includes ...

• blood

• saliva

• urine

• all of these

This process of DNA fingerprinting separates the DNA fragments through a gel using an electrical current.

• DNA Extraction

• Polymerase Chain Reaction

• Gel Electrophoresis

• DNA Replication

Which suspect is linked to the crime scene by this DNA analysis?

• Suspect A

• Suspect C

• Suspect D

• Suspect B

In Forensics, DNA is a key component in...

• knowing if you will be a good doctor in this area.

• criminal investigations.

• robberies in the streets.

In Paternity Tests, to know Whether a person wants to prove they are or are not the father, it is necessary:

• DNA from the baby solely

• DNA from both the potential father and the potential mother

• DNA from both the potential father and the baby

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

DNA extraction can also help a person understand the places their ancestors further back came from. What does it mean?

• With DNA extraction people can know when they will die, based on their ancestors' genes.

• With DNA people can know all the medical and food conditions a person is predisposed to in order to prevent all of them.

• With DNA people can know all the countries where their relatives were and are from as well; even it could be known some medical or food conditions a person is predisposed to.

Determine the sex of the individual whose karyotype is displayed in the image.

• female
• male