Forensic Biotechnology and DNA Analysis

Forensic Biotechnology and DNA Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Dr. Very Good Student is missing, and evidence suggests a struggle in his lab. Five suspects, each with a potential weapon, are identified. The video tutorial demonstrates how to extract DNA from cheek swabs, perform PCR, and use gel electrophoresis to identify the culprit. Ultimately, Bashful Banana is revealed as the criminal, having ransacked the lab while Dr. Very Good Student was on vacation. The video showcases the use of biotechnology techniques to solve the mystery.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the missing person in the mystery?

Dr. Very Good Teacher

Dr. Very Bad Student

Dr. Very Good Student

Dr. Very Bad Teacher

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which suspect was seen with a scalpel?

Gary Grape

Sophie Strawberry

Bashful Banana

Billy Ray Blueberry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of obtaining cheek swabs from the suspects?

To check for allergies

To measure sugar levels

To extract DNA

To test for diseases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the DNA extraction process?

Add master mix

Centrifuge the tubes

Take cheek swab solution

Run the gel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is added to the PCR tubes along with the sample?

Water

Sugar

Salt

Master mix

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of running the gel at 100 volts?

To heat the samples

To mix the samples

To separate DNA fragments

To cool the samples

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of ethidium bromide in gel electrophoresis?

To amplify DNA

To dissolve DNA

To cut DNA

To stain DNA

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