RFLP Quiz

What does RFLP stand for?

• Reactive Fragment Length Polymerization

• Rapid Fluorescent Light Pulse

• Random Fragment Length Polymorphism

• Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism

What is the purpose of DNA digestion in RFLP?

• To sequence the DNA.

• To cut the DNA into smaller fragments.

• To amplify the DNA.

• To join DNA fragments together.

What is gel electrophoresis used for in RFLP?

• To determine DNA sequence.

• To separate DNA by size.

• To amplify DNA.

• To separate DNA by charge.

What is DNA fingerprinting?

• It's used to identify and analyze hair color.

• It's used to identify and analyze fingerprints.

• It's used to identify and analyze unique DNA sequence.

• It's used to identify and analyze shoe size.

Which enzyme is used for DNA digestion in RFLP?

• DNA polymerase

• Restriction endonuclease

• Ligase

• Helicase

What is the role of restriction enzymes in RFLP?

• They repair DNA at specific sites.

• They amplify DNA at specific sites.

• They join DNA at specific sites.

• They cut DNA at specific sites.

How does gel electrophoresis separate DNA fragments?

• Based on size and charge.

• Based on color and shape.

• Based on temperature and pH.

• Based on smell and taste.

What are the steps in DNA fingerprinting?

• DNA extraction, PCR amplification, Gel electrophoresis, DNA visualization and analysis

• DNA isolation, PCR amplification, Western blotting, DNA sequencing

• Protein extraction, PCR amplification, Gel electrophoresis, DNA visualization and analysis

• RNA extraction, PCR amplification, Gel electrophoresis, DNA visualization and analysis

What are the uses of RFLP in forensic science?

• RFLP is used for DNA profiling, paternity testing, identifying suspects, and solving crimes.

• RFLP is used to determine the cause of death at a crime scene.

• RFLP is used for analyzing fingerprints and matching them to suspects.

• RFLP is used for analyzing blood types and matching them to suspects.

How is RFLP used in genetic mapping?

• RFLP is used in genetic mapping by analyzing DNA fragments and identifying genetic markers.

• RFLP is used in genetic mapping by studying protein structures and identifying genetic markers.

• RFLP is used in genetic mapping by analyzing RNA fragments and identifying genetic markers.

• RFLP is used in genetic mapping by examining cell organelles and identifying genetic markers.