Gel Electrophoresis

Which suspect's DNA fingerprint matches that of the felon?

• S1

• S2

• S3

• None

Which suspect matches the crime scene?

• Suspect 1

• Suspect 2

• Neither

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which man is the father of Mary's child?

• Bob

• Larry

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which male is the father of the child?

• Male 1

• Male 2

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which man is the actual father of the child?

• "Dad" 1

• "Dad" 2

• "Dad" 3

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the role of restriction enzymes?

• To cut the DNA into fragments

• To dye the DNA

• To move the DNA fragments throughout the gel

• To remove DNA from the nucleus

Which of the following steps of PAGE electrophoresis would come FIRST?

• Pipette protein samples into wells

• Remove cassette from gel

• Immerse gel into stain

• Place casette in gel box at the correct orientation

Which of the following is a way that a PAGE gel is different than an agarose gel?

• PAGE gels are made of polyacrylamide

• PAGE gels often have a gradient of gel concentrations

• PAGE gels require the use of TBE buffer

• PAGE requires the use of SDS buffer

What is the function of SDS buffer in vertical electrophoresis?

• to track the passage of the sample

• it will denature proteins

• a reducing agent

• to increase the density of the sample

When placing a PAGE gel cassette in a gel box, the tall side of the cassette should be oriented towards...

• The side of the box with the gel cassette clip

• The middle of the gel box