WorksheetsForensics and DNA
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which genealogy sites were mentioned in the investigation?
MyHeritage and FamilyTreeDNA
Ancestry.com and 23andMe
Findmypast and Geni
Geneanet and WikiTree
What happens to DNA fragments during gel electrophoresis?
They are destroyed
They are separated by size
They are combined
They are colored
What is the shape of the DNA molecule as shown in the image?
Linear
Circular
Double helix
Branched
What is the role of the magnifying glass in the image?
To view DNA fragments
To cut DNA
To amplify DNA
To sequence DNA
Which DNA fragment is used to determine the father in the image?
Child's
Mother's
A, B, C, and D's
All of the above.
What is the significance of the largest DNA fragment in the image?
It determines the mother
It determines the father
It is irrelevant
It is the smallest fragment.
Which of the following is a key concept in the image?
DNA replication
DNA fingerprinting
DNA mutation
DNA transcription
What is Genetic Testing?
A method to analyze blood samples
A process to sequence and analyze an individual's genome
A way to test for allergies
A procedure to measure blood pressure.
Who is a Genetic Counselor?
A person who prescribes medication
A person who can counsel you on your genome
A person who performs surgeries
A person who conducts genetic testing.
What is the life expectancy given to Langston after being diagnosed with Huntington's disease?
5-10 years
10-30 years
30-50 years
50-70 years
What is the main ethical dilemma presented in today's notes?
Whether to have a child knowing the risk of passing down Huntington's disease
Whether to donate organs
Whether to undergo chemotherapy
Whether to travel abroad.
What is a question raised by genetic 'plastic surgery'? More than one answer.....
Who will benefit from gene editing?
Who will oppose gene editing?
Who will regulate gene editing?
Who will afford gene editing?
What is a concern about the affordability of CRISPR mentioned in the document?
It will be free for everyone
Only the wealthy will be able to afford cosmetic gene editing
It will be cheaper than traditional medicine
It will be covered by insurance
What is the purpose of transplanting RPE cells into the eye?
To improve vision
To replace damaged cells
To change eye color
To enhance night vision
