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WorksheetsCytogenetics F L3: DNA Profiling & Testing
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 16mins
A technique used by scientists to distinguish between individuals of the same species using only samples of their DNA
(a)
Process where a specific DNA pattern called a profile is obtained from a person or sample of bodily tissue
(a)
Laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence, and a suspect in a criminal investigation
(a)
DNA fingerprinting determines the probable identity of a person based on the _ sequences of certain regions of human DNA that are unique to individuals
(a)
Analysis of DNA in order to identify individuals
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA Profiling
Analysis of individuals DNA characteristics for forensic studies
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA Profiling
A molecular genetic method which allows the identification of individuals, according to the unique patterns of DNA
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA Profiling
A forensic technique important in both criminal investigations and parentage testing
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA Profiling
Focuses on VNTRs including both minisatellites and microsatellites
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA Profiling
Focuses on STRs which are microsatellites
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA Profiling
Cumbersome method with many steps
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA Profiling
Simple process, which can be automated
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA Profiling
Who invented the process of DNA fingerprinting in 1985?
(a)
Arrange the stages of DNA profiling:
i. Dna is cut into fragments using restriction enzymes
ii. pattern of fragment distribution is analyzed
iii. cells are broken down to release dna
iv. fragments are separated on the basis of size using a process called gel electrophoresis
3, 1, 4, 2
3, 4, 2, 1
4, 1, 3, 2
3, 1, 2, 4
Who analyzes DNA tests?
dna analysts
crime lab scientists
forensic scientists
Who analyzes evidence, and develop a DNA profile of a possible suspect
dna analysts
crime lab scientists
forensic scientists
For each STR tested, the data obtained is used to calculate a _ index (the probability of the evidence given that a particular man is the father versus he is not the father)
(a)
Putative means (e.g: putative fathers)
Present
Possible
Absent
During paternity testing, the samples are processed and DNA is extracted from the each. What is added for each locus? It is labeled with a fluorescent marker
(a)
The use of scientific knowledge in legal situations
(a)
The chances of the people having exactly the same DNA profile is
20 million to 1
30 million to 1
10 million to 1
In immigration cases, DNA fingerprinting it’s often required as it is considered the best way to verify biological heritage
True
False
It is a neologism coined by Andrew Niccol, used to describe unethical and illegal to genetic discrimination
Genoism
Gene therapy
