Exploring DNA Profiling in Forensics

Exploring DNA Profiling in Forensics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial covers DNA fingerprinting, its role in forensics, and how DNA is collected and analyzed. It explains the structure of DNA, the concept of short tandem repeats (STRs), and how DNA profiling is used to identify individuals. The tutorial also discusses the CODIS database and the process of collecting DNA samples from suspects.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary use of DNA fingerprinting in forensics?

To identify a suspect or victim

To determine the gender of a suspect

To measure the height of a suspect

To determine the age of a suspect

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Deoxyribonitrogen Acid

Deoxyribose Nucleotide Acid

Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a component of a nucleotide?

Phosphate group

Sugar

Protein

Nitrogenous base

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the four types of nucleotides found in DNA?

Thymine, Cytosine, Adenine, Uracil

Thymine, Cytosine, Adenine, Guanine

Thymine, Cytosine, Adenine, Ribose

Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine, Uracil

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does STR stand for in DNA profiling?

Short Tandem Repeats

Single Tandem Regions

Short Tandem Regions

Single Tandem Repeats

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

Thymine

Uracil

Guanine

Cytosine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mnemonic can help remember the base pairing rules?

Apple in a tree, Car in a garden

Ant in a tree, Car in a garden

Apple in a tree, Car in a garage

Ant in a tree, Car in a garage

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