Gel Electrophoresis and DNA Fingerprint

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

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A method of separating molecules, such as DNA, according to their size and electrical charge.

• Electrophoresis

• DNA Fingerprint

• DNA Probe

Why do the fragments of DNA in gel electrophoresis travel away from the negative electrode?

• DNA is negatively charged so attracted to the positive end of the unit

• DNA is positively charged to attracted to the negative end of the unit

• the agarose gel in negatively charged

• the agarose gel is positively charged

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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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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Which male is the father of this child?

• Male 1

• Male 2

• Neither could be the father

• Either could be the father

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Which two bear species are most closely related?

• Bear 1 and Bear 2

• Bear 1 and Bear 3

• Bear 2 and Bear 3

• There’s no way to tell

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Which suspect is likely guilty?

• Suspect #1

• Suspect #2

• Suspect #3

Which is the likely 'sire' (dog's dad) of the given puppy?

• Sire A

• Sire B

• Sire C

• Sire D

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What is the relationship between this child and parents?

• Biological to mom

• Biological to dad

• Biological to both

• Biological to neither

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