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DNA Fingerprinting Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This process of DNA fingerprinting separates the DNA fragments through a gel using an electrical current.

a)

DNA Extraction

b)

Polymerase Chain Reaction

c)

Gel Electrophoresis

d)

DNA Replication

2.
What is the purpose of PCR?
a)
To produce millions of copies of DNA.
b)
To produce millions of copies of a specific region of DNA
c)
To add nucleotides to a DNA sequence
d)
To watch polymerase work.
3.
Unique patterns of repeated base sequences that that are exclusive to individuals are called:
a)
sticky ends 
b)
 restriction sites 
c)
polymorphisms 
d)
duplications
4.
Restriction Enzymes . . . 
a)
cut DNA at precise locations
b)
help bacteria to pick up DNA
c)
move DNA through a gel
d)
copy DNA
5.

Collection of DNA fragments that can be used to identify genetically unique individuals

a)

Amplify

b)

DNA Ladder

c)

DNA Fingerprint

d)

DNA Analysis

6.

DNA sequences that repeat and are usually around 2-5 bases in length are called?

a)

RFLP

b)

STR

c)

DNT

d)

VNTR

7.

Type of DNA that varies most among individuals and is used to create DNA fingerprints.

a)

non-coding DNA

b)

coding DNA

c)

Deoxyribose

d)

hydrogen bonds

8.

In gel electrophoresis, the anode carries a ____________ charge.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

9.

In gel electrophoresis, the smaller DNA fragments will travel farther through the gel.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What is the correct order of steps to create a DNA fingerprint using Gel Electrophoresis

a)

Extract DNA, PCR, Electrophoresis, Visualize Results by staining the gel or using UV light

b)

PCR, Extract DNA, Electrophoresis, Visualize Results by staining the gel or using UV light

c)

Extract DNA, Electrophoresis, PCR, Visualize Results by staining the gel or using UV light

d)

Extract DNA, Visualize Results by staining the gel or using UV light, PCR, Electrophoresis