DNA Fingerprinting in Forensics

Which male is the father of this child?

• Male 1

• Male 2

• Neither could be the father.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which man is the father of the child?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which two bear species are most closely related?

• Bear 1 and Bear 2

• Bear 1 and Bear 3

• Bear 2 and Bear 3

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Based on these results whose blood was found in the blood stain at the crime scene?

• Bob

• Sue

• John

• Lisa

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which suspect's DNA was found at the crime scene?

• Suspect #1

• Suspect #2

• Suspect #3

Which suspect’s DNA matches the felon’s DNA left at the crime scene?

• Suspect 1

• Suspect 2

• Suspect 3

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A segment of DNA in a chromosome that contains information used to produce a protein...

• Gene

• Allele

• Chromosome

• Chromatid

A molecule that cuts a DNA molecule at a specific, base sequence.

• Allele

• Restriction Enzyme

• DNA Probe

• DNA Polymerase Enzyme

In preparation for gel electrophoresis, enzymes are added to DNA in order to

• start protein synthesis.

• cut the DNA into fragments.

• change the color of the DNA.

• produce longer sections of DNA.

Gel electrophoresis is used to separate DNA fragments on the basis of which property?

• size

• color

• functions

• chromosomes