DNA Fingerprinting: Celebrating 20 Years of Unique Identification

The video discusses the uniqueness of DNA and its use in creating a fingerprint pattern similar to a barcode, which can link samples to individuals. It highlights the first legal use of DNA evidence in a 1985 UK immigration case and its extensive application in verifying the origin of Dolly the sheep and solving historical mysteries, such as identifying the Russian Royal family. The video concludes with the modern use of a DNA database by British police.

What is the primary use of DNA fingerprinting?

• To establish a link to a specific individual

• To create a visual representation of genetic material

• To determine the age of a fossil

• To analyze the health of a person

In which year was DNA fingerprinting first used in an immigration case?

• 1980

• 1995

• 1985

• 1990

What was one of the historical mysteries solved using DNA evidence?

• The identity of the bodies of the Russian Royal family

• The origin of the pyramids

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The disappearance of Amelia Earhart

Which cloned mammal's origin was verified using DNA evidence?

• Dolly the sheep

• Whiskers the cat

• Bessie the cow

• Max the dog

How many samples does the British police DNA database contain?

• One million

• Two million

• Three million

• Two and a half million