DNA Profiling (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is another name for DNA profiling?
What is another name for DNA profiling?
Genetic fingerprinting
What substance is used to extract DNA from cells?
What substance is used to extract DNA from cells?
Detergent
What does detergent dissolve during DNA extraction?
What does detergent dissolve during DNA extraction?
Cell membranes (lipids)
Which type of enzymes cut DNA into fragments?
Which type of enzymes cut DNA into fragments?
Restriction enzymes
What are the sections of cut DNA called?
What are the sections of cut DNA called?
Restriction fragments
Which technique separates restriction fragments?
Which technique separates restriction fragments?
Gel electrophoresis
On what basis are restriction fragments separated?
On what basis are restriction fragments separated?
Size
Which fragments move faster through the gel?
Which fragments move faster through the gel?
Smaller fragments
How is a DNA profile viewed?
How is a DNA profile viewed?
Under UV light
What does a DNA profile look like?
What does a DNA profile look like?
A bar code
How are DNA profiles used in crime investigation?
How are DNA profiles used in crime investigation?
Link person to crime or crime scene
What is a paternity test used for?
What is a paternity test used for?
Establish if man is father of child