DNA Profiling (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is DNA profiling also known as?
What is DNA profiling also known as?
Genetic fingerprinting
What substance is used to extract DNA from cells?
What substance is used to extract DNA from cells?
Detergent
What does the detergent dissolve during DNA extraction?
What does the detergent dissolve during DNA extraction?
Cell membranes (lipids)
What enzymes are used to cut DNA into fragments?
What enzymes are used to cut DNA into fragments?
Restriction enzymes
What are the cut sections of DNA called?
What are the cut sections of DNA called?
Restriction fragments
Which technique separates restriction fragments by size?
Which technique separates restriction fragments by size?
Gel electrophoresis
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
Which can provide DNA for profiling?
Which can provide DNA for profiling?
Hair follicle
How are DNA profiles used in crime investigation?
How are DNA profiles used in crime investigation?
Link person to crime or crime scene
What medical test uses DNA profiling?
What medical test uses DNA profiling?
Paternity test