DNA Profiling (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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DNA profiling creates
DNA profiling creates
Distinctive banding pattern using X-ray technology
Exception to unique DNA profiles
Exception to unique DNA profiles
Identical twins
DNA profiling forensic use
DNA profiling forensic use
Identify suspects and solve criminal cases
DNA profiling paternity use
DNA profiling paternity use
Establish biological relationships between parents & children
DNA profiling medical uses
DNA profiling medical uses
Determine genetic disorder likelihood & organ transplant match
Human interpretation error in DNA profiling
Human interpretation error in DNA profiling
Technicians can make mistakes during analysis or comparison
Cost barrier limitation of DNA profiling
Cost barrier limitation of DNA profiling
Expensive and not easily accessible to everyone
Privacy concern with DNA profiling
Privacy concern with DNA profiling
Can reveal sensitive health status/genetic predispositions
CSS in DNA profiling
CSS in DNA profiling
Crime Scene Sample - DNA profile from biological evidence
Two outcomes of forensic DNA profiling
Two outcomes of forensic DNA profiling
Convict guilty parties and exonerate innocent people