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WorksheetsForensic DNA Profile
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 25mins
A technique used to identify a person based on analysis of their genetic code.
DNA Fingerprinting
SNP
CODIS
PCR
sequence of repeating bases in the non-coding regions of DNA that are used in DNA profiling
STR (Short Tandem Repeat)
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
VNTR (Variable number of Tandem Repeats)
Parts of the cell where DNA can be found: nucleus and
ribosomes
endoplasmic reticulum
mitochondria
golgi apparatus
According to the dna evidence, which suspect left DNA at the crime scene?
suspect 1
suspect 2
suspect 3
none of the suspects
The FBI database that stores DNA profiles
CODIS
AFIS
STRATUS
FEDDNA
In this DNA fingerprint, the _______ pieces travel the farthest. (blue)
shortest
longest
DNA is ______ evidence.
class
individual
transient
conditional
A cell structure that contains genetic information along strands of DNA.
Allele
Chromosome
DNA
A method of separating molecules, such as DNA, according to their size and electrical charge.
STR Analysis
DNA Fingerprint
DNA Probe
Gel Electrophoresis
Except for identical twins, no two people on earth have the same:
blood group
skeletal type
DNA
physical characteristics
mtDNA is used to trace ancestry through the female line.
true
false
Humans share common ancestors. Therefore the DNA STR profile of all humans is the same.
true
false
What is a DNA Fingerprint?
a method of identification that is able to determine the DNA pattern
The carrier of genetic information.
A real fingerprint.
According to the dna evidence, which suspect left DNA at the crime scene?
suspect 1
suspect 2
suspect 3
survivor
none of the people listed
Which two bear species are most closely related?
Bear 1 and Bear 2
Bear 1 and Bear 3
Bear 2 and Bear 3
(Click the picture to see it without the text)
What are the phenotype percentages of the offspring?
(A-Brown fur color; a-white fur color)
50 % Brown fur and 50% White fur
25 % Brown fur and 75% White fur
75 % Brown fur and 25% White fur
0% Brown fur and 100% White fur
