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Forensics and DNA

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which genealogy sites were mentioned in the investigation?

a)

MyHeritage and FamilyTreeDNA

b)

Ancestry.com and 23andMe

c)

Findmypast and Geni

d)

Geneanet and WikiTree

2.

What happens to DNA fragments during gel electrophoresis?

a)

They are destroyed

b)

They are separated by size

c)

They are combined

d)

They are colored

3.

What is the shape of the DNA molecule as shown in the image?

a)

Linear

b)

Circular

c)

Double helix

d)

Branched

4.

What is the role of the magnifying glass in the image?

a)

To view DNA fragments

b)

To cut DNA

c)

To amplify DNA

d)

To sequence DNA

5.

Which DNA fragment is used to determine the father in the image?

a)

Child's

b)

Mother's

c)

A, B, C, and D's

d)

All of the above.

6.

What is the significance of the largest DNA fragment in the image?

a)

It determines the mother

b)

It determines the father

c)

It is irrelevant

d)

It is the smallest fragment.

7.

Which of the following is a key concept in the image?

a)

DNA replication

b)

DNA fingerprinting

c)

DNA mutation

d)

DNA transcription

8.

What is Genetic Testing?

a)

A method to analyze blood samples

b)

A process to sequence and analyze an individual's genome

c)

A way to test for allergies

d)

A procedure to measure blood pressure.

9.

Who is a Genetic Counselor?

a)

A person who prescribes medication

b)

A person who can counsel you on your genome

c)

A person who performs surgeries

d)

A person who conducts genetic testing.

10.

What is the life expectancy given to Langston after being diagnosed with Huntington's disease?

a)

5-10 years

b)

10-30 years

c)

30-50 years

d)

50-70 years

11.

What is the main ethical dilemma presented in today's notes?

a)

Whether to have a child knowing the risk of passing down Huntington's disease

b)

Whether to donate organs

c)

Whether to undergo chemotherapy

d)

Whether to travel abroad.

12.

What is a question raised by genetic 'plastic surgery'? More than one answer.....

a)

Who will benefit from gene editing?

b)

Who will oppose gene editing?

c)

Who will regulate gene editing?

d)

Who will afford gene editing?

13.

What is a concern about the affordability of CRISPR mentioned in the document?

a)

It will be free for everyone

b)

Only the wealthy will be able to afford cosmetic gene editing

c)

It will be cheaper than traditional medicine

d)

It will be covered by insurance

14.

What is the purpose of transplanting RPE cells into the eye?

a)

To improve vision

b)

To replace damaged cells

c)

To change eye color

d)

To enhance night vision