DNA and Forensics

What are the nucleotides made of?

• Sugar, Phosphate, nitrogen base
• Phosphate, Adenine, nitrogen base
• Thymine, Adenine, Cytomine
• Phosphate, Nitrogen, Adenine

Which part of the cell is DNA usually found in?

• cell membrane

• vacuole

• chloroplast

• nucleus

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

• Triple Spiral

• Double Helix

• A Tilted Stair Case

Which suspect should be charged with the crime?

• Suspect 1

• Suspect 2

• Suspect 3

• None of these suspects

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

• Saliva

• Blood

• Hair

• Fragments of Skin

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

Every person except for which of the following are genetically unique? Check all that apply

• Bone Marrow transplant recipients

• Fraternal twins

• Identical Twins

• Parents and their Children