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DNA Profiling and Epigenetics Concepts

DNA Profiling and Epigenetics Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses advancements in forensic DNA analysis, particularly in overcoming the challenge of distinguishing between the DNA of identical twins. Dr. Graham Williams' research at the University of Huddersfield focuses on using epigenetics to differentiate identical twins by examining gene expression influenced by environmental factors. This approach allows for more accurate identification in criminal investigations, preventing miscarriages of justice. The video also provides information on how to learn more about the research conducted at the university.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main advancements in forensic analysis discussed in the video?

DNA profiling

Fingerprint analysis

Ballistics testing

Lie detector tests

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant limitation of DNA profiling when it comes to identical twins?

They have different DNA profiles

Their DNA profiles are indistinguishable

Their DNA profiles change frequently

They have no DNA profiles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of a DNA match between two unrelated individuals?

1 in 100

1 in 1,000

1 in 10,000

1 in a billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What scientific field helps differentiate between identical twins by examining gene expression?

Astrophysics

Microbiology

Epigenetics

Genomics

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can influence whether a gene is expressed or not?

Exercise

Sleep patterns

Environmental factors

Diet

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can identical twins have different epigenomes?

By being different ages

By having different parents

By living in different environments

By having different DNA

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to a gene when it is turned on?

It becomes inactive

It changes color

It expresses a protein

It disappears

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