WorksheetsGel Electrophoresis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
In a forensic analysis, the technique used to separate DNA fragments for comparison is known as
Cloning
gel electrophoresis
chromatography
use of a dichotomous key
This technique used to analyze DNA involves the
synthesis of new DNA strands from subunits
separation of DNA fragments based on size
production of genetically engineered DNA molecules
removal of defective genes from DNA
Based on these results whose blood was found in the blood stain at the crime scene?
Bob
Sue
John
Lisa
Which suspect is likely guilty?
Suspect #1
Suspect #2
Suspect #3
Which two bat species are most closely related?
Bat 1 and Bat 2
Bat 1 and Bat 3
Bat 2 and Bat 3
There’s no way to tell
The parents of a new baby believe they brought the wrong child home from the hospital. Gel electrophoresis was performed using DNA samples from the parents and the child. A section of the gel
electrophoresis results is shown below. Which conclusion is valid based on the gel electrophoresis results?
They have the correct child, because her genetic information is identical to that of the father.
They have the wrong child, because her genetic information does not match that of either parent.
They have the correct child, because her genetic information came from both parents.
They have the wrong child, because her genetic information matches only that of the mother.
Which male is the father of the child?
Male 1
Male 2
Which suspect is linked to the crime scene by this DNA analysis
Suspect A
Suspect C
Suspect D
Suspect B
Which suspect matches that of the crime scene DNA?
1
2
3
4
Which man is the actual father of the child?
"Dad" 1
"Dad" 2
"Dad" 3
