DNA Profiling (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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DNA profiling definition
DNA profiling definition
Method of making unique pattern of DNA bands to distinguish DNA
Sources for DNA extraction
Sources for DNA extraction
Blood, hair follicle, bodily fluid
Chemical used to extract DNA
Chemical used to extract DNA
Detergent
What detergent dissolves in DNA extraction
What detergent dissolves in DNA extraction
Cell membranes (lipids)
Enzymes that cut DNA into fragments
Enzymes that cut DNA into fragments
Restriction enzymes
Cut sections of DNA are called
Cut sections of DNA are called
Restriction fragments
Method to separate restriction fragments
Method to separate restriction fragments
Gel electrophoresis
Gel electrophoresis separates fragments by
Gel electrophoresis separates fragments by
Size
Which fragments move faster in gel
Which fragments move faster in gel
Smaller fragments
How DNA profile is viewed
How DNA profile is viewed
Under UV light
What DNA profile looks like
What DNA profile looks like
Bar code
Crime use of DNA profiling
Crime use of DNA profiling
Link person to crime/crime scene
Medical use of DNA profiling
Medical use of DNA profiling
Paternity test (establish if man is father of child)