16 – To Investigate Patterns Using a DNA Profile (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What does DNA profiling create for each individual?
What does DNA profiling create for each individual?
A unique genetic pattern
Who has identical DNA profiles?
Who has identical DNA profiles?
Identical twins
What does DNA profiling examine to create distinctive patterns?
What does DNA profiling examine to create distinctive patterns?
Short tandem repeats (STRs)
In gel electrophoresis, which DNA fragments travel furthest?
In gel electrophoresis, which DNA fragments travel furthest?
Smaller fragments
What do the bands on a gel represent in DNA profiling?
What do the bands on a gel represent in DNA profiling?
DNA fragments of specific size
In crime scene analysis, what indicates a DNA match?
In crime scene analysis, what indicates a DNA match?
Identical band patterns
When can a suspect be eliminated in crime scene DNA analysis?
When can a suspect be eliminated in crime scene DNA analysis?
When no bands match
How much DNA does a child inherit from each parent?
How much DNA does a child inherit from each parent?
Half from each parent
In paternity testing, which bands identify the biological father?
In paternity testing, which bands identify the biological father?
Child's bands not from mother
What must paternal bands match to confirm biological fatherhood?
What must paternal bands match to confirm biological fatherhood?
Potential father's profile
What is another name for DNA profiling?
What is another name for DNA profiling?
DNA fingerprinting
What does DNA profiling reliability depend on?
What does DNA profiling reliability depend on?
Proper sample collection & analysis