
Gel Electrophoresis & Forensic Analysis Quiz

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Biology
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9th Grade
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Medium
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Matthew Mallon
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in forensic science?
To examine hair under a microscope
To match fingerprints
To separate DNA fragments by size
To analyze chemical toxins
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During gel electrophoresis, smaller DNA fragments:
A) Move faster and further
B) Move slower and shorter
C) Remain stationary
D) Move vertically
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following accurately describes the DNA evidence from the crime scene in this lab?
DNA matched Ishmael Jones
DNA matched Daniel Cruz
DNA matched the Police Officer
DNA was inconclusive
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What component allows visualization of DNA bands after gel electrophoresis?
Heat lamp
UV or blue LED light
Regular fluorescent light
Natural sunlight
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are restriction enzymes essential for DNA analysis in gel electrophoresis?
They increase DNA quantity
They stain DNA fragments
They cut DNA at specific sequences
They speed up DNA movement
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct order of loading DNA samples into wells in this lab?
Victim, Crime scene hair, Officer, Ishmael, Daniel
Crime scene hair, Victim, Ishmael, Officer, Daniel
Daniel, Ishmael, Officer, Victim, Crime scene hair
Ishmael, Daniel, Victim, Crime scene hair, Officer
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In gel electrophoresis, DNA fragments are separated by size. Fill in the blank: Smaller fragments move _______ than larger ones.
faster
slower
the same speed
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