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What technique is used to separate DNA fragments according to size?

• Gel electrophoresis

• DNA sequencing

• Chromatography

• PCR

What is a karyotype?

• A picture of an individual's complete set of chromosomes

• A method to sequence DNA

• A type of restriction enzyme

• A process to amplify DNA

What is the role of a restriction enzyme?

• To cut DNA into fragments or pieces

• To replicate DNA strands

• To synthesize proteins

• To bind DNA fragments together

What is the first step in creating a DNA fingerprint?

• Using restriction enzymes to cut DNA

• Applying electricity to the gel

• Visualizing the DNA bands

• Sequencing the DNA

What does a restriction enzyme do to DNA?

• Cuts it into fragments

• Replicates it

• Synthesizes it

• Binds it together

What is the function of electricity in gel electrophoresis?

• To make DNA pieces move

• To cut DNA into fragments

• To replicate DNA

• To sequence DNA

What is unique about each person's DNA fingerprint?

• It is the same for everyone.

• It changes every year.

• It is unique unless they are an identical twin.

• It is identical to their parents.

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What can DNA fingerprints be used for?

• To change a person's identity.

• To identify an individual.

• To predict the future.

• To determine a person's age.

What should you look for in each person's column when using DNA fingerprints?

• Bands that are different.

• Bands that are exactly the same.

• Bands that are missing.

• Bands that are colorful.

Why might two individuals have the same DNA fingerprint?

• They are siblings.

• They are identical twins.

• They are from the same country.

• They have the same blood type.

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