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Gel Electrophoresis

Gel Electrophoresis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jessica Davis

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about genetics from childhood?

Traits are inherited based on the strongest parent

Babies are a blend of both parents' traits

Only the mother's traits are inherited

Genetics do not influence physical traits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does gel electrophoresis separate DNA molecules based on?

Size

Color

Shape

Weight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do restriction enzymes play in gel electrophoresis?

They amplify DNA

They identify DNA

They cut DNA at specific points

They merge DNA fragments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a DNA ladder in gel electrophoresis?

To measure the gel

To color the DNA bands

To provide known fragment sizes for comparison

To stabilize the gel structure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can gel electrophoresis be used in crime scene investigations?

To determine the time of the crime

To compare DNA samples for a match

To recreate the crime scene

To identify the victim's DNA

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