Forensics DNA

The purpose of PCR

• cutting DNA
• creating RFLPs
• amplifying/copy DNA
• reversing the charge of DNA

Who invented the process of DNA fingerprinting?

• Jeffreys
• Dawson
• Roseland
• Crick

What enzyme is used during PCR to pair complementary bases to the template strand?

• Thermonuclease
• Helicase
• DNA Polymerase
• RNA Polymerase

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partiaal strand
ATG TGA CAG

• ATG TGA CAG
• TAC ACT GTC
• GTA AGT GAC
• CAT TCA CTG

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

• Bob
• Sue
• John
• Lisa

Watson and Crick were the first to suggest that DNA is _____

• a short molecule
• the shape of a double helix
• a protein molecule
• the genetic material

The computerized database used to store DNA information is: 

• AFIS
• NIBIN
• CODIS
• PDQ

Biologists need additional copies of a DNA fragment. What tool should they use?

• Gel Electrophoresis
• PCR
• Restriction enzymes
• This isn't possible

Where is DNA found in the body?

• Cells nucleus
• Heart
• Cartilage
• Muscle

The four types of nucleotides that make up DNA are named for their:

• hydrogen bonds
• nitrogenous bases
• phosphate group
• ring-shaped sugars