Forensics DNA Fingerprinting

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand

ATG TGA CAG

• ATG TGA CAG

• TAC ACT GTC

• GTA AGT GAC

• CAT TCA CTG

This process for DNA fingerprinting creates millions of copies of DNA.

• DNA Extraction

• Polymerase Chain Reaction

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Chromosome Replication

Which suspect should be charged with the crime?

• Suspect 1

• Suspect 2

• Suspect 3

• None of these suspects

Only animals have DNA.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

DNA is found in what two organelles of a human body cell?

• Nucleus and Ribosomes

• Ribosomes and Mitochondria

• Nucleolus and Golgi Body

• Nucleus and Mitochondria

Bob was found dead in his home.  Crime scene analysis showed signs of a struggle.  Blood was collected from the crime scene, the victim, and three suspects.  Which suspect likely committed the crime? 

• Sue
• Lisa
• John
• None of these

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Mr. Jones was killed in a car accident.  Afterwards, a former girlfriend filed a paternity suit claiming that Mr. Jones was the father of her child, and thus she was entitled to the man’s estate.  Which sample of DNA would have to be from Mr. Jones if he were the child’s father? 

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

DNA fingerprinting works because

• Most genes are dominant
• All organisms contain RNA
• The most important genes are different among most people
• No two people, except identical twins, have exactly the same DNA 

DNA is recovered from a suspected dead soldier.  Which Parents are the likely parents of the soldier?

• Parents C and D
• Parents E and F
• Parents A and B
• Parents G and H

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which male is the likely father?

• Male 1
• Male 2

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2