Genetic Fingerprinting Quiz

Who is credited with the accidental discovery of genetic fingerprinting?

• Rosalind Franklin

• Alec Jeffreys

• Francis Crick

• James Watson

What are short tandem repeats (STRs) in the context of DNA?

• Long sequences of genes

• Repeating base patterns

• Non-coding RNA

• Protein-coding regions

Which part of the DNA is often referred to as 'junk DNA'?

• Genes

• Introns

• Exons

• Repeating base patterns

How do restriction enzymes contribute to genetic fingerprinting?

• They replicate DNA

• They cut DNA at specific sequences

• They bind to RNA

• They synthesize proteins

What is the role of gel electrophoresis in genetic fingerprinting?

• To mutate DNA

• To separate DNA fragments

• To amplify DNA

• To sequence DNA

In which field is genetic fingerprinting NOT commonly used?

• Meteorology

• Paternity testing

• Archaeology

• Forensics

Why is DNA evidence not solely relied upon in forensic cases?

• It is too expensive

• It is not unique

• It is not admissible in court

• It requires additional evidence

What can genetic fingerprinting reveal about an individual?

• Their hair and eye color

• Their exact age

• Their weight

• Their height

How can paternity be determined using DNA markers?

• By matching all genes

• By analyzing blood type

• By comparing STR patterns

• By checking physical resemblance

What is the significance of identifying DNA markers in paternity testing?

• To calculate genetic mutations

• To predict future diseases

• To establish family relationships

• To determine the mother's identity